Common Chinese surname NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Common Chinese surname” crossword clue is CHENG (5 letters); other puzzles used LIU. We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times crosswords, most recently on August 29, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 5 LETTERS
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Best answers for “Common Chinese surname”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHENG | 5 | Common Chinese surname |
| 2 | LIU | 3 | Common Chinese surname |
| 3 | SMITH | 5 | Most common surname in the U.S. similar clue |
| 4 | SHAH | 4 | Common surname in Pakistan similar clue |
| 5 | TSO | 3 | Chinese surname transliterating "Zuo" similar clue |
| 6 | ELM | 3 | Chinese ___ (common Bonsai tree) similar clue |
| 7 | SPRINGONION | 11 | Common garnish in Chinese dishes similar clue |
The first 2 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Common Chinese surname Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the Common Chinese surname crossword clue?
CHENG is the 5-letter answer to the “Common Chinese surname” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Common Chinese surname crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of August 29, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.
What are other possible answers to the Common Chinese surname crossword clue?
Other puzzles used LIU for this clue. Similar clues were answered with SMITH (“Most common surname in the U.S.”), SHAH (“Common surname in Pakistan”), TSO (“Chinese surname transliterating "Zuo"”).