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2 | 44% | 8 | Japanese ceremonial departure | |
3 | 24% | 9 | Ceremonial tradition employing mescaline for ceremonial purposes | |
Japanese Ceremonial Departure Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "HARA-KIRI" which means:
- noun
- • Ritual suicide by self-disembowelment on a sword; practiced by samurai in the traditional japanese society
An example sentence would be:
- • "The term hara-kiri is derived from the japanese words 'hara', meaning abdomen, and 'kiri', meaning to cut."
- • "Committing hara-kiri was seen as an honorable way for a samurai to restore honor to themselves or their clan."
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The Guardian Cryptic04 Sep 2000 | Across 21 | |
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