Samurai sword Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, October 2, 2024 · 10-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between August 2017 and October 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 2, 2024 · 10-Down · 6 letters
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A type of Japanese longsword, having a single edge and slight curvature, historically used by samurai and ninja.
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