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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% | BRAIN Intellectual organ | (5) | ||
| 3% | AKITA Japanese dog | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Aug 3, 2026 |
| 3% | YEN Japanese currency | (3) | ||
| 3% | HAIKU Japanese poem | (5) | Puzzler Backwords | Aug 2, 2026 |
| 3% | EYE Organ of sight | (3) | The Telegraph Mini | Aug 2, 2026 |
| 3% | FRAUD Criminal deception | (5) | The Times Concise | Jul 31, 2026 |
| 3% | GEISHA Japanese entertainer | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jul 31, 2026 |
| 3% | UDON Japanese noodle | (4) | USA Today | Jul 31, 2026 |
| 3% | CONTROLLEDCHAOS Organized mess | (15) | Universal | Jul 31, 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.