What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Prayer leader" from January 1, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Prayer leader”

This clue appeared as 66-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 1, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times

IMAM

Letters4

Starts withI

Ends withM

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Prayer leader” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 1, 2026 as 66-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with I and ends with M.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Prayer leader” clue?+

The answer is IMAM (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 1, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on January 1, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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