This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 23, 2026 (14 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ M
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About the answer
HAREM as a word: A group of someone's girlfriends, wives and/or concubines in a polygamous household; The private section of a Muslim household forbidden to male strangers.
HAREM 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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