What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Mayor Mamdani’s faith" from August 18, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Mayor Mamdani’s faith”

This clue appeared as 23-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ISLAM

Letters5

Starts withI

Ends withM

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Mayor Mamdani’s faith” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 18, 2026 as 23-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with M.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Mayor Mamdani’s faith” clue?+

The answer is ISLAM (5 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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