Stealthy assassin with a sword Crossword Clue

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

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

STEALTHY (adjective)
1. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
ASSASSIN (noun)
1. a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
2. a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders

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