17-syllable poem NYT Crossword Clue

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Crossword Answer

1 ? H
2 ? A
3 ? I
4 ? K
5 ? U
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      Hint 1

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      Think of a poetic form that captures nature in a concise, structured way.

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      A ????? is a short Japanese poem with a 5-7-5 syllable structure, often focusing on nature.

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      The clue refers to a traditional form of Japanese poetry known as a ?????, which is composed of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5, totaling 17 syllables.

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      Japanese poem with a 5-7-5 pattern, “I adore crosswords/filling in the little squares/so satisfying,” e.g., Poetic writing/with 17 syllables/and only three lines, Eastern lines, Poem that's typically unrhymed

      Clue Analysis

      The answer to “17-syllable poem” in the New York Times puzzle November 4 2025 is HAIKU. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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