Crossword clue

“Japanese healing technique”

This clue appeared as 52-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
REIKI
Letters5
Starts withR
Ends withI
Vowels3

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The clue “Japanese healing technique” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 23, 2025 as 52-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with I, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Japanese healing technique” clue?+

The answer is REIKI (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 23, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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