“Symbol of courage” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LION is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Symbol of courage”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 12, 2026, where it runs at 36 Down 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 June 12, 2026.