Crossword clue
“First Muslim mayor of N.Y.C.”
This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
MAMDANILetters7
Starts withM
Ends withI
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “First Muslim mayor of N.Y.C.” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 29, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with M and ends with I, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “First Muslim mayor of N.Y.C.” clue?+
The answer is MAMDANI (7 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 29, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.
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