This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, July 5, 2026 (44 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: 6 squares
First letter
H _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ _ _ S
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HAREMS 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.
HAREMS has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since June 6, 2026.
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