The monk in the clue “Monk’s hood” from the July 7, 2024 issue of the NYT Mini Crossword isn’t referring to a Buddhist monk, as their attire doesn’t come with hoods. Instead, this one is referring to Catholic or Anglican monks who wear garments with hoods that often drapes over the head and down to the shoulders. It’s a four-letter-long entry, and while you might be tempted to guess “cape,” that’s incorrect. Let’s take a closer look at the official answer to the “Monk’s hood” clue.
Monk’s Hood NYT Mini Crossword Answer
COWL is the answer to the “Monk’s hood” clue.
A cowl is the hood worn by Catholic or Anglican monks as part of their formal attire for monastic life. They are usually rough and plain-looking, covering the monk’s head and shoulders. You can recognize one right away if you’ve ever seen a documentary or historical drama set in the early Middle Ages. And when they wear one, there’s a mysteriously intimidating air about them.
Also, a cowl’s design is different from a cape’s. Wherein a cape is sleeveless and may not come with a hood, a cowl includes wide sleeves and a hood.
