“Leader whose face is shown on renminbi notes” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MAO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Leader whose face is shown on renminbi notes”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 23, 2026, where it runs at 15 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.