Follower of Jah, informally
Latest answer — October 05, 2026
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Clue explained
A Rasta is an informal term for a follower of Rastafari. Jah is a name for God used in Rastafari, which identifies the religious context of the clue.
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This clue's Monday, October 05, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Follower of Jah, informally” in the New York Times crossword is RASTA — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 5, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 9-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.
“Follower of Jah, informally” answer
RASTA (5 letters)
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What does RASTA mean?
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(adjective)
- relating to the Rastafarian religious movement
When else has “Follower of Jah, informally” appeared?
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October 5, 2026 (most recent) → RASTA. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Follower of Jah, informally”?
The answer is RASTA, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on October 5, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Follower of Jah, informally”?
5 letters: RASTA.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on October 5, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 9-Across.
Can “Follower of Jah, informally” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times 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 Crossword answers?
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