Muslim face veil Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, February 23, 2017 · 51-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, February 23, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 23, 2017 · 51-Down · 5 letters
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a face veil covering the lower part of the face (up to the eyes) worn by observant Muslim women
noun
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