Crossword clue

“Chinese general who wrote "The Art of War"”

This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 20, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

SUNTZU

Letters6

Starts withS

Ends withU

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 20, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Chinese general who wrote "The Art of War"” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 20, 2025 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with U.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Chinese general who wrote "The Art of War"” clue?+

The answer is SUNTZU (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 20, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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