Most common surname in the U.S. (ahead of Johnson and Williams) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SMITH Most common surname in the U.S. (ahead of Johnson and Williams) (5) New York Times Nov 8, 2021
73% LIU Common Chinese surname (3) New York Times Apr 21, 2026
67% NCAR Duke U.'s state (4) Wall Street Journal May 4, 2026
67% CHANT "U! S! A!" for one (5) The Atlantic Mar 8, 2026
64% LEADS Is ahead (5) USA Today May 27, 2026
64% LED Was ahead (3) The New Yorker Mini May 21, 2026
64% THE Most common word in English (3) New York Times Apr 7, 2026
61% EASYTOLOVE 1953 film musical starring Esther Williams and Van Johnson (4,2,4) (10) Mirror Quiz May 30, 2026
61% CARS Most common four-wheelers in a city (4)
61% ISLAND Common cruise stop with a silent "S" (6)

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