This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (9 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ M
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About the answer
HARAM as a word: (Islam, fiqh) Forbidden by Islam: unlawful, sinful; (Islam) A sin.
HARAM has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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