Crossword clue

“Fighting technique used by [circled letters] (as explained at 76-Across)”

This clue appeared as 21-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

NECKING

Letters7

Starts withN

Ends withG

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 21, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Fighting technique used by [circled letters] (as explained at 76-Across)” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 21, 2026 as 21-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with N and ends with G.

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More clues from this puzzle

1ALetters accompanying applications, for short4 letters 5AIncludes without others knowing, in a way4 letters 9A"I haven't a clue"7 letters 16APlant with an edible inner gel4 letters 17AUp to snuff4 letters 18AAll over the place7 letters 19ADrove in an A.T.V., say, informally9 letters 22AUnreal?4 letters

FAQ

What is the answer to the “Fighting technique used by [circled letters] (as explained at 76-Across)” clue?+

The answer is NECKING (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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