This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (46 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
K _ _ _ _
First and last letters
K _ _ _ O
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KENDO as a word: A Japanese martial art using "swords" of split bamboo.
KENDO has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 18, 2025.
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