What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Kipling novel or its young hero" from September 7, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Kipling novel or its young hero”

This clue appeared as 50-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, September 7, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

KIM

Letters3

Starts withK

Ends withM

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Kipling novel or its young hero” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 7, 2026 as 50-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with K and ends with M.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Kipling novel or its young hero” clue?+

The answer is KIM (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 7, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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