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Self Inflicted Ritual Death Of A Samurai Crossword Clue
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SEPPUKU which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SEPPUKU
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "SEPPUKU" which means:
- noun
- • Ritual suicide by self-disembowelment on a sword; practiced by samurai in the traditional japanese society
An example sentence would be:
- • "In japanese history, seppuku was often used to restore honor to oneself or one's family."
- • "The act of seppuku was taken very seriously and involved specific ceremonial steps."
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| New York Times07 Jul 2019 | Down 68 | |
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