Punch that goes with a cross (3)

I believe the answer is:

jab

(Other definitions for jab that I've seen before include "Injection" , "Prod" , "Short straight punch" , "Inoculation" , "Poke roughly or inject" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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