NYT Mini Crossword · 5 Down
“Warrior with a katana” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Mini Crossword for Saturday, August 22, 2026 as 5 Down. The answer has 7 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Mini · Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 5 Down
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The other clues from the NYT Mini of Saturday, August 22, 2026.
Across
- 1Gets right down to business crossword clue7 letters
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- 9_a_er and _encil game crossword clue7 letters
- 10"Dee-lish!" crossword clue3 letters
- 11Specialized (in), as in college crossword clue7 letters
- 15Small hair on which mascara is applied crossword clue7 letters
- 16Sloppy smooch crossword clue7 letters
Down
- 1Homer Simpson's shout crossword clue3 letters
- 2Roth ___ crossword clue3 letters
- 3Actor Diesel of the "Fast & Furious" films crossword clue3 letters
- 4"Sunny" part of a breakfast order crossword clue7 letters
- 6"Sorry, my life is all over the place right now" crossword clue7 letters
- 7Trent Reznor's rock band, to fans crossword clue3 letters
- 11Call from a kitten crossword clue3 letters
- 12Sailor's assent crossword clue3 letters
- 13F-16 Fighting Falcon, e.g. crossword clue3 letters
- 14Nonfielding baseball players, for short crossword clue3 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Warrior with a katana”?
The answer has 7 letters. It starts with S and ends with I, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Warrior with a katana” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Mini Crossword on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 5 Down.
What is the answer to the “Warrior with a katana” crossword clue?
The answer is SAMURAI (7 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.