Crossword clue

“Second-most-common surname in Korea, after Kim”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, February 27, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times

LEE

Letters3

Starts withL

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Second-most-common surname in Korea, after Kim” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 27, 2026 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with L and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Second-most-common surname in Korea, after Kim” clue?+

The answer is LEE (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on February 27, 2026.

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