Crossword answer
HIJAB
5 letters · Used for 9 different clues · 13 appearances · Last seen New York Times, August 23, 2026
Letter pattern
HIJAB
Clues that lead to HIJAB
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Muslim head scarf5New York TimesAug 23, 2026
Muslim headscarf5LA TimesAug 20, 2026
Believer's covering5NewsdayAug 1, 2026
Head covering5The IndependentApr 5, 2026
Hair-covering scarf5NewsdayApr 3, 2026
Muslim head covering5Eugene ShefferJul 18, 2025
Muslim woman’s garment5Eugene ShefferMay 31, 2025
Covering for the head and face, worn by Muslim women5The IndependentJul 6, 2024
Garment worn by some Muslim women5Eugene ShefferJun 1, 2024
About HIJAB in crosswords
HIJAB is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 13 times in our database across 9 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Muslim head scarf” in the New York Times crossword on August 23, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
SATINPaint finish
REALMSphere of the true leader of men
EVICTExpel
AREELWibbly-wobbly
PROVEBear out
LASIKCornea-reshaping surgery
TUTOROne-to-one instructor
GALASFancy bashes
SKITSSome variety show pieces [Fox]
RAYONSynthetic fibre
DONNA"The Bear" matriarch played by Jamie Lee Curtis
SPARKMuriel, that bright novelist
ITSON"This means war!"
RIGIDStiff
Every appearance of HIJAB (13)
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Aug 23, 2026
Muslim head scarf · New York Times · 49 Down
Aug 20, 2026
Muslim headscarf · LA Times · Down
Aug 1, 2026
Believer's covering · Newsday · Across
Apr 5, 2026
Head covering · The Independent · 19 Down
Apr 3, 2026
Hair-covering scarf · Newsday · Across
Jul 18, 2025
Muslim head covering · Eugene Sheffer · 1 Down
May 31, 2025
Muslim woman’s garment · Eugene Sheffer · 41 Down
Jul 6, 2024
Covering for the head and face, worn by Muslim women · The Independent · 37 Across
Jun 24, 2024
Muslim head covering · The Independent · 16 Down
Jun 1, 2024
Garment worn by some Muslim women · Eugene Sheffer · 1 Across
Dec 29, 2022
Muslim woman’s garment · Eugene Sheffer · 5 Down
Jul 11, 2020
Muslim woman’s garment · Eugene Sheffer · 1 Across
Jun 8, 2020
Muslim woman’s garment · Eugene Sheffer · 6 Down