Crossword answer
KOAN
4 letters · Used for 2 different clues · 2 appearances · Last seen New York Times, June 28, 2026
Letter pattern
KOAN
Clues that lead to KOAN
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Riddle in Zen Buddhism4New York TimesJun 28, 2026
Zen riddle4New York TimesOct 24, 2025
About KOAN in crosswords
KOAN is a 4-letter answer that has appeared 2 times in our database across 2 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Riddle in Zen Buddhism” in the New York Times crossword on June 28, 2026.
Other 4-letter answers
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Every appearance of KOAN (2)
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Jun 28, 2026
Riddle in Zen Buddhism · New York Times · 63 Down
Oct 24, 2025
Zen riddle · New York Times · 64 Across