Crossword clue

“Mounted warrior skilled in martial arts”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 14, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

SAMURAI

Letters7

Starts withS

Ends withI

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Aug 14, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Mounted warrior skilled in martial arts” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 14, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with S and ends with I, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Mounted warrior skilled in martial arts” clue?+

The answer is SAMURAI (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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