How the Quran is written

Latest answer — February 13, 2026

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  1. 1Org. with checkpoints
  2. 4Poke accompaniment, at times
  3. 8Shoe-shaping tools
  4. 13"Abso-freaking-lutely!"
  5. 15A red plastic one might be worn on Halloween
  6. 17Skating venue
  7. 18"Thumbs-down from me"
  8. 19Bonkers
  9. 20A little sore, say
  10. 22It's what you should take, in brief
  11. 23Lundi ___, festive Monday observance in New Orleans
  12. 24Went after
  13. 25Catches
  14. 26Casual assent
  15. 27Dating qualifier
  16. 28Really fancy?
  17. 29They don't give you the full picture
  18. 32The 14.54-carat Apollo Blue, e.g., which sold for more than $42 million in 2017
  19. 34Polite, friendly stereotype from the Midwest
  20. 35Le contraire de "après"
  21. 36Clear a sentence?
  22. 37"Girl!"
  23. 40Goddess often depicted with peacocks
  24. 41Someone singing "Something"
  25. 43Alphabetically last nutrient in a multivitamin, often
  26. 44Counsel council, for short
  27. 45Gives a wave, maybe
  28. 46"Andor" actor ___ Luna
  29. 47Research scientist's jotting
  30. 49Visitor to a fertility clinic, maybe
  31. 51Birds whose name comes from the Latin word for "golden"
  32. 521976 Fleetwood Mac hit said to be inspired by a Welsh witch
  33. 53Provincetown catch
  34. 54Hit's counterpart
  35. 55Spots

Down

  1. 1Widget
  2. 2Guarded
  3. 3It's handled at the bar
  4. 4One with a burning passion?
  5. 5Bishop's locale
  6. 6Tiny nation claiming over 1,700 years of self-governance
  7. 7Cold drinks often topped with evaporated milk
  8. 8___ experience
  9. 9Longtime teammate of Derek Jeter, familiarly
  10. 10Group of reps
  11. 11Poem so beloved by Abraham Lincoln that he carried it in his pocket and memorized it
  12. 12Sheryl ___, author of the 2013 best seller "Lean In"
  13. 14Many a bonny bairn
  14. 15Sharp wind?
  15. 16Offerings at a reception
  16. 21Ones who don't believe in global revolutions?
  17. 24Saves for later, in a way
  18. 25"Seriously!"
  19. 27Teammate of Cupid in "A Visit From St. Nicholas"
  20. 28Mythological figure who turns men into pigs
  21. 29Spiritual sustenance
  22. 30Sped right through the stop signal
  23. 31Pop up
  24. 32Ones offering cheap shots?
  25. 33How the Quran is written
  26. 34Honolulu thank you
  27. 37Ferruginous pigment
  28. 38Close (with)
  29. 39Puts down
  30. 41Like some breath
  31. 42Blinkers?
  32. 43Canyon with a much-hiked section called the Narrows
  33. 45Word with guitar or go
  34. 46Historic event the French call "le jour J"
  35. 48"___ I!" (negative reply)
  36. 50Director Coppola of 2024's "The Last Showgirl"

The answer to “How the Quran is written” in the New York Times crossword is INARABIC — a 8-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on February 13, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 33-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.

“How the Quran is written” answer

INARABIC (8 letters)

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Why the answer is INARABIC

INARABIC is the 8-letter solution that fits "How the Quran is written" in the NYT Crossword crossword on February 13, 2026 (33-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

When else has “How the Quran is written” appeared?

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February 13, 2026 (most recent) → INARABIC. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “How the Quran is written”?

The answer is INARABIC, a 8-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on February 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “How the Quran is written”?

8 letters: INARABIC.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on February 13, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 33-Down.

Can “How the Quran is written” 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?

The full grid for February 13, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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