Crossword clue
“Divinely appointed successor of Muhammad, in Shia Islam”
This clue appeared as 28-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
IMAMLetters4
Starts withI
Ends withM
Vowels2
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About this clue
The clue “Divinely appointed successor of Muhammad, in Shia Islam” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 1, 2026 as 28-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with I and ends with M.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Divinely appointed successor of Muhammad, in Shia Islam” clue?+
The answer is IMAM (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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