Fighting to finish in a knockout Crossword Clue

HomePublisherEvening Standard - Cryptic14 March 2022
The answer to the crossword clue Fighting to finish in a knockout published by "Evening Standard - Cryptic" and we have possible answers listed below:

Best Answer:
KENDO

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Fighting to finish in a knockout" leads us to the answer "KENDO" for several reasons:

  1. Fighting: Kendo is a martial art that involves sword-fighting techniques, emphasizing a disciplined and focused approach to combat.
  2. Finish: In Kendo matches, participants aim to strike specific target areas with their bamboo swords, known as shinai, to score points and ultimately secure a decisive victory or finish.
  3. Knockout: While Kendo is not about physically knocking out an opponent as in boxing, the concept of achieving a decisive victory in combat aligns with the competitive nature of knockout victories in other combat sports.

Therefore, the answer "KENDO" is a fitting solution to the clue "Fighting to finish in a knockout" as it appropriately ties in elements of combat, achieving victory, and the competitive spirit associated with knockout scenarios in sporting events.



You may be interested in: More answers from “Evening Standard – Cryptic“:
Click Here >>> (14 March 2022)


Definition of "KENDO"

a Japanese form of fencing with two-handed bamboo swords, originally developed as a safe form of sword training for samurai

Example :
  • a kendo match
  • kendo waist armour

  •  The Crossword clue "Fighting to finish in a knockout" published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 
    CrosswordDateAnswer
    Evening Standard - Cryptic14 March 2022KENDO


    Search for More Clues:

    Search By Answer:

     

    daily crossword puzzle