Throwing weapon known in Japanese as a shuriken Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Throwing weapon known in Japanese as a shuriken” from the New York Times crossword of April 12, 2026? It has 9 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, APRIL 12, 2026
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NINJASTAR is the answer to “Throwing weapon known in Japanese as a shuriken”.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A 9-letter answer that starts with N.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: NAJRANSIT.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with N and ends with R.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Throwing weapon known in Japanese as a shuriken”?
NINJASTAR, 9 letters.
When was “Throwing weapon known in Japanese as a shuriken” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of April 12, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
9 letters, starting with N.