July 6, 2026 Daily / 7D / 5 letters
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___ Omar, first Somali American in Congress NYT Crossword Clue
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ILHAN
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Why This Answer Fits
ILHAN is the 5-letter answer for the clue "___ Omar, first Somali American in Congress". The answer supplies the missing word or phrase in the clue, so reading the clue aloud with the answer inserted is the quickest check. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 7D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: ILHAN in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Fill-in-the-blank.
- ILHAN has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 7D.
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The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
How to solve it
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For the clue "___ Omar, first Somali American in Congress", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a fill-in-the-blank.
- The blank is doing most of the work here. Look for a 5-letter entry that completes the phrase naturally.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 7D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 7D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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