What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Ibadism is a branch of this" from November 12, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Ibadism is a branch of this”

This clue appeared as 46-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ISLAM

Letters5

Starts withI

Ends withM

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Ibadism is a branch of this” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 12, 2026 as 46-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with M.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Ibadism is a branch of this” clue?+

The answer is ISLAM (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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