“___ Guofeng, successor to 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 to Mao Zedong”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 29, 2026, where it runs at 51 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.