“Staged fighting” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••••••MOCKCOMBAT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MOCKCOMBAT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Staged fighting”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 27, 2026, where it runs at 17 Across and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 27, 2026 grid1DOne of the four in "all fours"3 ltrs›2DVietnamese soup3 ltrs›3DRocker Ocasek of the Cars3 ltrs›4DBygone writing accessory7 ltrs›5DNessie's body of water4 ltrs›6DCheerleader's accessory6 ltrs›7DCan opener3 ltrs›8DFalse front4 ltrs›9DResponsibility4 ltrs›18DOverly smooth4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 27, 20261AAlphabetically first month5 ltrs›6AAffliction in "The Hurt Locker," in brief4 ltrs›10A"That so?"4 ltrs›14ALarge safari sight5 ltrs›15AIsland with Waikiki Beach4 ltrs›16AA goose egg4 ltrs›19AConfirm with confidence4 ltrs›20ABeat, as cream4 ltrs›
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