Sunni refers to one of the two major branches of Islam, with the other being Shia. It represents the largest sect within Islam, followed by about 85%-90% of Muslims worldwide. Sunni Muslims recognize the first four caliphs (successors of Prophet Muhammad) as the legitimate successors to lead the Muslim community.
Note: The provided meaning of the answer is for the latest New York Times crossword puzzle clue: About 85%-90% of Muslims, globally [1st of 7]. Explanations are generated by AI and may be inaccurate.