“Martial art with bamboo swords” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.KENDO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Martial art with bamboo swords”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 18, 2025, where it runs at 7 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.
Crossing entries
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