This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (12 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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U _ _
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UFC as a word: (US, martial arts) Initialism of Ultimate Fighting Championship, an American mixed martial arts promotion company.
UFC has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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