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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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% YAKUZA Japanese criminal organization (6)
4% MAFIAS Criminal organizations with "Family" units (6)
3% BENT Criminal tendency (4) The Times Cryptic Jun 5, 2026
3% GYOZA Japanese dumplings (5) Newsday Jun 5, 2026
3% LEAF Plant organ (4) The Telegraph Mini Jun 4, 2026
3% RAMEN Japanese noodles (5) Commuter Jun 3, 2026
3% YEN Japanese currency (3) USA Today Jun 3, 2026
3% EYE Organ for seeing (3) Puzzler Backwords Jun 2, 2026
3% TAIKO Japanese drum (5) USA Today Jun 1, 2026
3% NOSE Olfactory organ (4) The Telegraph Quick Jun 1, 2026
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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.