Crossword clue

“Roughly 20 million people in India, religiously”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Mini Crossword on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SIKHS

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jul 21, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Roughly 20 million people in India, religiously” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 21, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Roughly 20 million people in India, religiously” clue?+

The answer is SIKHS (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of July 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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