Crossword clue

“Martial arts instructor [Japanese]”

This clue appeared as 14-Across in the NYT Midi Crossword on Monday, June 29, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
SENSEI
Letters6
Starts withS
Ends withI
Vowels3

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About this clue

The clue “Martial arts instructor [Japanese]” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on June 29, 2026 as 14-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with I, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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What is the answer to the “Martial arts instructor [Japanese]” clue?+

The answer is SENSEI (6 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of June 29, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.

How do I find other Midi answers?+

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