Divinely appointed successor of Muhammad, in Shia Islam Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Divinely appointed successor of Muhammad, in Shia Islam” from the New York Times crossword of August 1, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, AUGUST 1, 2026
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IMAM is the answer to “Divinely appointed successor of Muhammad, in Shia Islam”. It means a Muslim priest.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A Muslim priest.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: MIMA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Prayer leader in a mosque”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Divinely appointed successor of Muhammad, in Shia Islam”?
IMAM, 4 letters: a Muslim priest.
When was “Divinely appointed successor of Muhammad, in Shia Islam” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of August 1, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with I.