“Director Kurosawa” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AKIRA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Director Kurosawa”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 17, 2025, where it runs at 12 Down 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. This exact clue has run 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on July 17, 2025.