Word from the Arabic for "struggle" Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, October 15, 2013 · 9-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, October 15, 2013.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 15, 2013 · 9-Across · 5 letters
JIHAD0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
a holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral or spiritual or political goal
noun
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