What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Martial art that uses bamboo swords" from February 3, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Martial art that uses bamboo swords”

This clue appeared as 22-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 3, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

KENDO

Letters5

Starts withK

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 3, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Martial art that uses bamboo swords” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 3, 2025 as 22-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with K and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Martial art that uses bamboo swords” clue?+

The answer is KENDO (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 3, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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