This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 17, 2026 (13 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
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I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ M
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IMAM as a word: (Islam) One who leads the salat prayers in a mosque; (usually capitalized) A Shi'ite Muslim leader descended from the prophet Muhammad and functioning as his spiritual successor.
IMAM has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 30, 2025.
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