Crossword clue

“Zaydism and Isma'ilism are sects of this”

This clue appeared as 56-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 28, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
SHIA
Letters4
Starts withS
Ends withA
Vowels2

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About this clue

The clue “Zaydism and Isma'ilism are sects of this” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 28, 2025 as 56-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Zaydism and Isma'ilism are sects of this” clue?+

The answer is SHIA (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 28, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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