Meaning
The state of ritual purity and dedication of a Muslim hajj pilgrim to Mecca.
Etymology
Origin: Arabic
From Arabic إِحْرَام (ʔiḥrām, “prohibition”).
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025.