“Throwing weapon known in Japanese as a shuriken” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NINJASTAR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Throwing weapon known in Japanese as a shuriken”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 12, 2026, where it runs at 24 Across and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.