Crossword clue

“2003 period film starring Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe”

This clue appeared as 44-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The answer has 14 letters.

Answer · 14 lettersFirst appearance

THELASTSAMURAI

Letters14

Starts withT

Ends withI

Vowels6

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 16, 202514 letters→

About this clue

The clue “2003 period film starring Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 16, 2025 as 44-Across. Its answer is a 14-letter phrase that starts with T and ends with I, with 6 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “2003 period film starring Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe” clue?+

The answer is THELASTSAMURAI (14 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 16, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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