___-Magnon

Why does Cro fit this clue?

This is a fill-in-the-blank clue where the missing word completes the compound term CRO-Magnon. Cro-Magnon refers to the early modern humans who lived in Europe roughly 10,000 to 40,000 years ago, named after the Cro-Magnon rock shelter in the Dordogne region of France where their fossils were first discovered in 1868. The blank sits at the front of the hyphenated name, and CRO is the only word that fills it, making this a straightforward vocabulary clue for anyone familiar with prehistoric human history.

This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles

The clue ___-Magnon has been used across multiple crosswords. Here’s every puzzle where it’s appeared, most recent first.

What are other crossword clues for Cro?

All clues from the New York Times Daily, Jan 11, 2026 crossword

The New York Times Daily for January 11, 2026 titled “It's All Greek” was published by Dylan Schiff and has 140 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.

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What is the answer to ___-Magnon?

The answer is Cro (3 letters).

Where did this clue appear?

This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on January 11, 2026.

How many letters does the answer to ___-Magnon have?

The answer has 3 letters: Cro.

How many times has ___-Magnon appeared as a crossword clue?

This clue has appeared in 2 puzzles, most recently the New York Times Daily on April 8, 2026.

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