Crossword clue

“Traditional form of Japanese drama”

This clue appeared as 23-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 21, 2025. The answer has 16 letters.

Answer · 16 lettersFirst appearance
KABUKIT/KATHEATER
Letters16
Starts withK
Ends withR
Vowels7

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 21, 202517 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Traditional form of Japanese drama” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 21, 2025 as 23-Across. Its answer is a 16-letter phrase that starts with K and ends with R, with 7 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Traditional form of Japanese drama” clue?+

The answer is KABUKIT/KATHEATER (16 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 21, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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