Chinese artist Ai ___

Latest answer — September 27, 2026

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Clue explained

WEIWEI completes the name Ai Weiwei, the internationally known Chinese artist. The clue’s “Ai ___” supplies the artist’s first name and asks for his repeated surname.

Clue type:
Pop culture
Portrait of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei.

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The answer to “Chinese artist Ai ___” in the New York Times crossword is WEIWEI — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 27, 2026, a Sunday puzzle, at 24-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.

“Chinese artist Ai ___” answer

WEIWEI (6 letters)

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When else has “Chinese artist Ai ___” appeared?

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September 27, 2026 (most recent) → WEIWEI. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Chinese artist Ai ___”?

The answer is WEIWEI, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Chinese artist Ai ___”?

6 letters: WEIWEI.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on September 27, 2026 (a Sunday puzzle), at 24-Down.

Can “Chinese artist Ai ___” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?

The full grid for September 27, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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