“Face cover in Jalalabad”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Face cover in Jalalabad”, last seen on October 15, 2026.

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N???B

A 5-letter across entry from the Thursday puzzle

The Answer

NIQAB

The answer to “Face cover in Jalalabad” is NIQAB

Letters5

DirectionAcross

PublishedOct 15, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Face cover in Jalalabad” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Thursday, October 15, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is NIQAB — a 5-letter word that begins with N and ends with B.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Face cover in Jalalabad”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Face cover in Jalalabad” is NIQAB — a 5-letter across entry from the October 15, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

NIQAB has 5 letters — 2 vowels and 3 consonants.

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