“Famous monogram found backward in the alphabet” crossword clue
Answer
M
L
K
•••MLK
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MLK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Famous monogram found backward in the alphabet”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 17, 2026, where it runs at 33 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 17, 2026 grid8DLongest number writable in standard Roman numerals15 ltrs›24DEccentric4 ltrs›33DSo-called "Valley Isle"4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 17, 20261AExpressions of disbelief or exasperation9 ltrs›10AWhat "margarita" means in Spanish5 ltrs›15AReputable, in a way9 ltrs›16AWhat Anora and Vanya do in 2024's "Anora"5 ltrs›17AToo late, say9 ltrs›18AAdvocate for the political mobilization of the proletariat5 ltrs›19APeople often manage with them, in brief4 ltrs›20AYou might say "Hmm" when something is this3 ltrs›
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