What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Surname for a family of fictional Kansans" from May 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Surname for a family of fictional Kansans”

This clue appeared as 78-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

GALE

Letters4

Starts withG

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Surname for a family of fictional Kansans” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 17, 2026 as 78-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with G and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Surname for a family of fictional Kansans” clue?+

The answer is GALE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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