Ring exchange

Latest answer — October 11, 2026

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Two boxers facing each other in a ring, one throwing a quick straight punch.

Clue explained

In a boxing ring, an exchange of punches can include jabs: quick, straight blows usually thrown with the lead hand. They’re useful for keeping an opponent at bay and setting up stronger punches, so “ring exchange” points to boxing rather than jewelry.

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This clue's Sunday, October 11, 2026 appearance

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The answer to “Ring exchange” in the The Washington Post crossword is JABS — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 11, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 42-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Ring exchange” answer

JABS (4 letters)

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What does JABS mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of JABS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(verb)

  • poke roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed
  • inject (someone) with a vaccine; vaccinate

When else has “Ring exchange” appeared?

The Washington Post reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

October 11, 2026 (most recent) → JABS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Ring exchange”?

The answer is JABS, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on October 11, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Ring exchange”?

4 letters: JABS.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on October 11, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 42-Down.

Can “Ring exchange” have a different answer?

Yes — The Washington Post sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's WaPo Crossword answers?

The full grid for October 11, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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