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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:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | YAKUZA Japanese criminal organization | (6) | ||
| 3% | OBI Japanese sash | (3) | Commuter | Sep 13, 2025 |
| 3% | MISO Japanese soup | (4) | Puzzler Backwords | Sep 12, 2025 |
| 3% | UDON Japanese noodle | (4) | LA Times Daily | Sep 12, 2025 |
| 3% | DETRITUS Organic debris | (8) | The Times Concise | Sep 12, 2025 |
| 3% | NAB Catch, as a criminal | (3) | ||
| 3% | PIPES Organ parts | (5) | Commuter | Sep 11, 2025 |
| 3% | GUANO Organic fertilizer | (5) | New York Times | Sep 11, 2025 |
| 3% | EYE "Watchful" organ | (3) | ||
| 3% | SUMO Japanese wrestling | (4) |
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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.