“Member of a militant Islamist movement in Afghanistan and Pakistan” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TALIB is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Member of a militant Islamist movement in Afghanistan and Pakistan”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 4, 2026, where it runs at 35 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.