“Kipling novel or its young hero” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.KIM is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Kipling novel or its young hero”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 7, 2026, where it runs at 50 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.