Old Japanese mercenary Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, November 12, 1999 · 3-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, November 12, 1999.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 12, 1999 · 3-Down · 5 letters
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a class of 14th century Japanese who were trained in martial arts and were hired for espionage and assassinations
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