This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 (44 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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X _ _
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XIN as a word: A surname.
XIN has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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