daily express monday

[mcnal71]

need last clue confirmed,
12a) covering for the head or face worn by some muslim women (5) -I-A- , i have come across a few answers so a definite answer would be great

[rivel]

hijab

[mcnal71]

thanks a million

[lucca]

It's NIQAB. Look at BBC religion and ethica - beliefs - niqab. The hijab doesn't cover the hands and face.

[mcnal71]

oh my, too late, i posted it with the original answer, oh well, theres always next week :-)

[mcnal71]

then again, the clue didnt mention the hands , so time will tell. i hate these ambiguous clues