What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Like the Islamic calendar" from April 26, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Like the Islamic calendar”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

LUNAR

Letters5

Starts withL

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 26, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like the Islamic calendar” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 26, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with L and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like the Islamic calendar” clue?+

The answer is LUNAR (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 26, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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