This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (5 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 _ _ _ L
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HALAL as a word: (specifically, of food) Fit to eat according to Muslim religious customs; (Islam) Allowable, according to Muslim religious customs, to have or do.
HALAL has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 19, 2026.
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