What is the answer to "17-syllable poem"?

The most common answer is HAIKU. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

How many letters does the answer have?

The answer HAIKU has 5 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2024.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

17-syllable poem Crossword Clue Answer

Solving 17-syllable poem? You're in luck—this appeared in NYT November 4, 2025. Check out our 5-letter solution.

17-syllable poem Crossword Answer

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Hint 1 meaning

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17-syllable poem Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 5-letter answer to "17-syllable poem" crossword clue?

The answer to the "17-syllable poem" crossword clue is HAIKU. This answer contains 5 letters and was confirmed in the NYT puzzle.

Which crossword used "17-syllable poem" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the NYT puzzle on November 4, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of HAIKU?

The word HAIKU means: an epigrammatic Japanese verse form of three short lines. This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "17-syllable poem".