Imam's holy book

Latest answer — September 03, 2026

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Clue explained

The Koran, also spelled Qur’an, is the central holy scripture of Islam and is associated here with an imam, a Muslim religious leader.

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An open Quran resting on a traditional book stand.

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This clue's Thursday, September 03, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Drink served at a Greek taverna
  2. 5English maker of pottery and ceramics
  3. 7"If ___ falls in a forest ..."
  4. 8Imam's holy book
  5. 9Year in Cancún

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  1. 1Japanese seaport
  2. 2Muckraker journalist Sinclair, author of "The Jungle"
  3. 3Masked hero with a sword
  4. 4Ancient concert halls
  5. 6Poetic dusk

The answer to “Imam's holy book” in the LA Times Mini crossword is KORAN — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on September 3, 2026 at 8-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Imam's holy book” answer

KORAN (5 letters)

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What does KORAN mean?

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(noun)

  • the Islamic sacred book, believed to be the word of God as dictated to Muhammad by the archangel Gabriel and written down in Arabic. The Koran consists of 114 units of varying lengths, known as suras; the first sura is said as part of the ritual prayer. These touch upon all aspects of human existence, including matters of doctrine, social organization, and legislation

When else has “Imam's holy book” appeared?

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September 3, 2026 (most recent) → KORAN. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Imam's holy book”?

The answer is KORAN, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times Mini crossword on September 3, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Imam's holy book”?

5 letters: KORAN.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the LA Times Mini crossword on September 3, 2026, at 8-Across.

Can “Imam's holy book” have a different answer?

Yes — LA Times Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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