“Common Chinese surname” crossword clue
Answer
L
I
U
•••LIU
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LIU is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Common Chinese surname”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 21, 2026, where it runs at 58 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on April 21, 2026.
Crossing entries
Apr 21, 2026 grid57AEarly advantage ... or a hint to the beginnings of 17-, 25-, 36- and 49-Across11 ltrs›63AFalsehoods4 ltrs›66ACircular tent4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 29, 2026NYT Crossword8 Down•••••CHENGApr 21, 2026NYT Crossword58 Down•••LIUOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••LIU3 ltrs
•••••CHENG5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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