Its name comes from Japanese for "to fight" Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, August 18, 2024 · 23-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, August 18, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 18, 2024 · 23-Across · 4 letters
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a Japanese form of wrestling; you lose if you are forced out of a small ring or if any part of your body (other than your feet) touches the ground
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