Martial art with bamboo swords Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, November 18, 2025 · 7-Down
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between March 2018 and November 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 18, 2025 · 7-Down · 5 letters
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A Japanese martial art using "swords" of split bamboo.
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