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The Clue

"The ___," Lustbader novel (5 letter answer)

The Answer

NINJA

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Notes

The answer NINJA is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 650 puzzles.

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Definition

NINJA as a noun:

1. a member of the ninja who were trained in martial arts and hired for espionage or sabotage or assassinations; a person skilled in ninjutsu
2. a class of 14th century Japanese who were trained in martial arts and were hired for espionage and assassinations