“Brief verse from Japan / With seventeen syllables / Illustrated here” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HAIKU is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Brief verse from Japan / With seventeen syllables / Illustrated here”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 20, 2025, where it runs at 36 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.