What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia" from October 19, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia”

This clue appeared as 98-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

HAJIS

Letters5

Starts withH

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 19, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 19, 2025 as 98-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with H and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia” clue?+

The answer is HAJIS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 19, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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