The Clue
Bout stopper, briefly (3 letter answer)
The Answer
TKO
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Notes
The answer TKO is seen frequently, appearing about once every 130 puzzles.
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Definition
TKO as a noun:
1. (technical knockout, TKO) = a knockout declared by the referee who judges one boxer unable to continue