“Surname for a family of fictional Kansans” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GALE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Surname for a family of fictional Kansans”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 17, 2026, where it runs at 78 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.