Answer: adope

AnswerCrossword Clue
ADOPEMuhammad Ali's "rope-..."
ADOPE"Rope-.." (Ali)
ADOPEAli's "rope-..."
ADOPE"The Gentleman Is ..." (Rodgers and Hammerstein song)
ADOPERope-... (Ali's strategy)
ADOPERope-... (Ali trademark)