Bout stoppers, in brief

KOS

["**Hint:** They end fights with a single punch—often seen in boxing scorecards.\n\n*(This hint points to the idea of knockouts in boxing and suggests they are abbreviated, without directly giving away \"KOS.\")*"]

Certainly! Here's a clear and concise explanation of the clue and answer: **Clue:** "Bout stoppers, in brief" **Answer:** "KOS" **Explanation:** - **"Bout"** refers to a boxing match or fight. - **"Stoppers"** suggests something that ends or halts the bout, which in boxing is a **knockout (KO)**. - **"In brief"** indicates that the answer is an abbreviation. - Therefore, **"KOS"** is the plural abbreviation for **knockouts**, which are the "stoppers" of boxing bouts. The wordplay relies on the boxing terminology and the abbreviation to lead to the answer.