This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 (13 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
N _ _ _ _
First and last letters
N _ _ _ B
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NIQAB as a word: A veil which covers the face (except for the eyes), worn by some Muslim women as a part of sartorial hijab.
NIQAB 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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