“___ of the Horse (2026 in the Chinese zodiac)” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.YEAR is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ of the Horse (2026 in the Chinese zodiac)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 3, 2026, where it runs at 45 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on February 3, 2026.