Crossword clue
“Stealthiest of stealthy warriors”
This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The answer has 12 letters.
Answer · 12 lettersFirst appearance
NINJAMASTERSLetters12
Starts withN
Ends withS
Vowels4
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Stealthiest of stealthy warriors” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 23, 2025 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 12-letter word that starts with N and ends with S, 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 “Stealthiest of stealthy warriors” clue?+
The answer is NINJAMASTERS (12 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 23, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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