Muslim's holy book, in one spelling
Editorially verified for the Aug 14, 2026
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Clue explained
KORAN is one established English spelling of the Muslim holy book more often rendered Quran or Qur’an. The wording “in one spelling” acknowledges those variant transliterations.
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The answer to “Muslim's holy book, in one spelling” in the New York Times Midi crossword is KORAN — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 14, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 3-Down. 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.
“Muslim's holy book, in one spelling” answer
KORAN (5 letters)
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What does KORAN mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of KORAN is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(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 “Muslim's holy book, in one spelling” appeared?
New York Times Midi reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
August 14, 2026 (most recent) → KORAN. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Muslim's holy book, in one spelling”?
The answer is KORAN, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 14, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Muslim's holy book, in one spelling”?
5 letters: KORAN.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times Midi crossword on August 14, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 3-Down.
Can “Muslim's holy book, in one spelling” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times Midi 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.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Midi answers?
The full grid for August 14, 2026 is on the NYT Midi answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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