Answer: AXE

In the context of "The Shining," the word "axe" refers to a tool with a heavy, bladed head on a handle. In the movie, "The Shining," the axe serves as a prop and is prominently featured in a scene where a character uses it as a weapon.

Note: The provided meaning of the answer is for the latest New York Times crossword puzzle clue: Weapon for Viking warriors. Explanations are generated by AI and may be inaccurate.