Second-most-common surname in Korea, after Kim

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LEE

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The clue “Second-most-common surname in Korea, after Kim” has appeared 2 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the New York Times crossword on February 27, 2026, where the answer was LEE.

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Second-most-common surname in Korea, after Kim

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