Sports star who said “It’s not bragging if you can back it up” NYT Crossword Clue
Crossword Answer
Click ? to reveal letters one by one before showing the full answer.
Need a Hint? Try Solving It Yourself First
Use our Hints & Tips to uncover the answer.
Hint 1
hintHint 2
meaningHint 3
explanationNYT Crossword December 31 2025 Answers
R
A
M
P
E
R
P
S
V
A
T
P
L
A
N
A
M
O
R
E
M
I
M
E
M
I
N
I
P
I
V
O
T
A
V
I
D
S
Q
U
A
R
E
D
A
N
C
E
N
O
C
A
R
B
S
S
T
E
A
L
T
H
E
N
A
B
L
E
R
O
W
E
R
S
T
I
P
A
G
O
R
A
R
E
N
C
E
L
L
R
E
C
E
P
T
I
O
N
E
D
I
E
T
H
A
E
D
I
T
B
O
X
S
O
C
I
A
L
A
M
N
E
S
I
C
H
O
M
E
R
U
N
D
I
O
R
N
O
T
E
S
C
E
N
A
A
L
G
A
E
M
U
D
C
H
A
I
R
B
L
O
C
K
F
B
I
P
A
R
T
Y
I
S
E
E
Y
E
N
A
T
M
S
PLAN
AMORE
MINI
AVID
ENABLE
ROWERS
TIP
EDIT
BOXSOCIAL
HOMERUN
NOTES
ALGAE
CHAIR
PARTY
YEN
MANSCAPED
EMIRS
PRODS
SETATRAP
VIVELEROI
AMI
GETSCOMFY
OCHO
LEOS
IDLECHAT
ADAB
NARY
TUBE
NYT Crossword Archive
Need to check full list of NYT Crossword Answers?
Play NYT Crossword
Frequently Asked Questions About This Clue
The most common and recent 3-letter answer for "Sports star who said “It's not bragging if you can back it up”" is ALI.
The clue refers to a famous quote by Muhammad Ali, a legendary boxer known for his confidence and wit. His ability to perform exceptionally in the ring made his bold statements credible, aligning with the quote's message.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 31, 2025.
Ali is a surname, most famously associated with Muhammad Ali, an American professional boxer and cultural icon.
"Rumble in the Jungle" boxing champ Muhammad, Boxing great, ___ Khamenei, former supreme leader of Iran, 2001 biopic starring Will Smith, Actress Wong
The answer to “Sports star who said “It’s not bragging if you can back it up”” in the New York Times puzzle December 31 2025 is ALI. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
Finished today’s crossword already? Check this link for upcoming puzzles: NYT Crossword Answers Today (September 2026)
You can start solving clues on the official New York Times website, as well as on its mobile apps. Simply install the app on your Android or iOS device. The direct download links are below:
Explore More Games
Discover more puzzle games, crossword answers and daily word-guessing games
7 Little Words Daily Puzzle Answers
LA Times Crossword Clue Answers
Puzzle Page Crossword Answers Today
WP Mini Crossword Answers Today
LA Times Mini Crossword Answers Today
NYT Pips Answers Today
Contexto Answer Today
Jumble Puzzle Answers
NYT Wordle Hints and Answer
NYT Sudoku Solutions
Daily Crossword Answers Hub
NYT Puzzle Answers Hub