What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Japanese ogre" from November 21, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Japanese ogre”

This clue appeared as 54-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 21, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

ONI

Letters3

Starts withO

Ends withI

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 21, 20253 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Japanese ogre” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 21, 2025 as 54-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with O and ends with I.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Japanese ogre” clue?+

The answer is ONI (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 21, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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