What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Forbidden subject in Islamic art" from June 5, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Forbidden subject in Islamic art”

This clue appeared as 47-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, June 5, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ICON

Letters4

Starts withI

Ends withN

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Forbidden subject in Islamic art” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 5, 2026 as 47-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with I and ends with N.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Forbidden subject in Islamic art” clue?+

The answer is ICON (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 5, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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