This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 9, 2026 (85 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
S _ _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ _ T
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SALAT as a word: (Islam) The obligatory prayer that Muslims are called to perform five times a day and the second of the five pillars of Islam; A right tributary of the Garonne in Occitania, France.
SALAT 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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