Crossword clue

“Brief verse from Japan / With seventeen syllables / Illustrated here”

This clue appeared as 36-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
HAIKU
Letters5
Starts withH
Ends withU
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Brief verse from Japan / With seventeen syllables / Illustrated here” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 20, 2025 as 36-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with U, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Brief verse from Japan / With seventeen syllables / Illustrated here” clue?+

The answer is HAIKU (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 20, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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