This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (7 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
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This is a fill-in-the-blank clue: the answer completes the phrase, title or quotation.
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
L _ _
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About the answer
LIU as a word: A surname from Chinese; A surname from Mandarin.
LIU has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 17, 2026.
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