“___ Guofeng, successor of Mao Zedong” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HUA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ Guofeng, successor of Mao Zedong”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 28, 2026, where it runs at 41 Down 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.