Actor Neeson of "Taken"

Latest answer — September 04, 2026

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Clue explained

LIAM is the first name of actor Liam Neeson, who starred as Bryan Mills in the action film Taken. The wording “Actor Neeson” identifies the person rather than defining a word.

Clue type:
Pop culture
Liam Neeson in a promotional image for the film Taken.

NYT Mini Crossword

This clue's Friday, September 04, 2026 appearance

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Across

  1. 1With 6- and 8-Across, face seen in outer space
  2. 4Opposite of tight
  3. 6See 1-Across
  4. 7Directly called out in a post, using an "@"
  5. 8See 1-Across

Down

  1. 1"Eureka" for California, or "Excelsior" for New York
  2. 2Pale with fright
  3. 3Have to have
  4. 4Actor Neeson of "Taken"
  5. 5"Hold ___ your hat!"

The answer to “Actor Neeson of "Taken"” in the New York Times Mini crossword is LIAM — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 4, 2026 at 4-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Actor Neeson of "Taken"” answer

LIAM (4 letters)

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When else has “Actor Neeson of "Taken"” appeared?

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September 4, 2026 (most recent) → LIAM. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Actor Neeson of "Taken"”?

The answer is LIAM, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Actor Neeson of "Taken"”?

4 letters: LIAM.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on September 4, 2026, at 4-Down.

Can “Actor Neeson of "Taken"” have a different answer?

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