Japanese criminal organization Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Japanese criminal organization . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is YAKUZA.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% YAKUZA Japanese criminal organization (6)
3% EAR Listening organ (3)
3% GERM Microscopic organism (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 10, 2025
3% SPLEENS Abdominal organs (7) Commuter Nov 10, 2025
3% YEN Japanese cash (3) TV Nov 9, 2025
3% FELON Criminal (5) The Telegraph Plusword Nov 8, 2025
3% ABETS Criminally assists (5) Universal Nov 8, 2025
3% MANGA Japanese comics (5) Commuter Nov 8, 2025
3% OBI Japanese sash (3) Eugene Sheffer Nov 7, 2025
3% HAI Japanese "yes" (3)
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The Yakuza is a Japanese criminal organization known for its strict codes of conduct and intricate hierarchy. They are involved in various illegal activities like gambling, drugs, and extortion. The term "Yakuza" can be broken down into "ya" meaning eight, "ku" meaning nine, and "za" meaning three, which adds up to 8+9+3=20, a losing hand in a traditional Japanese card game, symbolizing their risky lifestyle.