Middle name shared by Sean and John Lennon

Latest answer — September 10, 2026

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ONO is the middle name shared by Sean Ono Lennon and his father, John Ono Lennon; both take it from Yoko Ono.

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Photographs of John Lennon and Sean Ono Lennon

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  1. 1TikTok stars, to many
  2. 6Locale for an old flame?
  3. 10Shell in the water
  4. 14December air
  5. 15Who's that woman in Paris?
  6. 16Red-haired outdoorsman in Genesis
  7. 17Per_w_nkle?
  8. 19Rider's line
  9. 20Raison d'___
  10. 21Holding liable
  11. 23More apt to cut in line, say
  12. 26Keep from leaving port through low visibility
  13. 27New Year's date, concisely
  14. 28Simulator of coastal phenomena
  15. 31Cleared of dust, say
  16. 32Targets for hawks
  17. 33Literary name that's a letter short of its holder's occupation
  18. 34Proc_dur_?
  19. 38Horror director Aster
  20. 39Starting points of many Jewish observances
  21. 40Dull and dim
  22. 41Abstract
  23. 44Oldest sister on "The Brady Bunch"
  24. 45Bad spelling, perhaps
  25. 46Ground-dwelling game bird of the western U.S.
  26. 47Portmanteau for a radical environmentalist
  27. 49["Your fly is open"]
  28. 50Choo-choo noise
  29. 51Grou_ of _or_oises?
  30. 56Dance done in concentric circles
  31. 57Leaves for drinks
  32. 58Construction site sight
  33. 59Decides to take part, with "in"
  34. 60Skin-care brand with a "cheer"-ful sounding name
  35. 61Filler akin to "like ..." or "I mean ..."

Down

  1. 1Winter coat?
  2. 2Word with trader or tripper
  3. 3Something you might search for in vein?
  4. 4Despair
  5. 5Find a spot for, as on a schedule
  6. 6Utah's ___ State University
  7. 7Laid up
  8. 8Grooved parts of golf irons
  9. 9Go *clunk*
  10. 10Solitary sort
  11. 11Min_sc_le q_antity?
  12. 12Reposed
  13. 13Pipe organ?
  14. 18Not busy
  15. 22Season
  16. 23Represent
  17. 24Incautious
  18. 25Pla_e for a _ase?
  19. 28Supplies for a diaper change
  20. 29Annoying knuckling
  21. 30Like 29 winners in the first 50 New York City Marathons
  22. 32Rotating feature at the cinema
  23. 35Take responsibility for, in a way
  24. 36Pitching staff?
  25. 37Evidence of burning rubber
  26. 42Release volatile compounds to the air
  27. 43Vent opening?
  28. 44When doubled, Hawaiian for "very strong"
  29. 46Irreverent
  30. 47Say again
  31. 48Dice, e.g.
  32. 52Remote power source
  33. 53Completely savage
  34. 54Middle name shared by Sean and John Lennon
  35. 55Ground water?

The answer to “Middle name shared by Sean and John Lennon” in the New York Times crossword is ONO — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 10, 2026, a Thursday puzzle, at 54-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.

“Middle name shared by Sean and John Lennon” answer

ONO (3 letters)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Middle name shared by Sean and John Lennon”?

The answer is ONO, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 10, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Middle name shared by Sean and John Lennon”?

3 letters: ONO.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on September 10, 2026 (a Thursday puzzle), at 54-Down.

Can “Middle name shared by Sean and John Lennon” 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?

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