What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Martial art mastered by Steven Seagal" from June 14, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Martial art mastered by Steven Seagal”

This clue appeared as 72-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

AIKIDO

Letters6

Starts withA

Ends withO

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 14, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Martial art mastered by Steven Seagal” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 14, 2026 as 72-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with O, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Martial art mastered by Steven Seagal” clue?+

The answer is AIKIDO (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 14, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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