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4 results for LASTNAMES from Modern Era puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Wed Oct 13, 2021	17A	They're often used with people, but rarely with pets	Brianne McManis	Shortz
Fri Dec 15, 2017	61A	What pets usually lack	Jacob Stulberg	Shortz
Fri Dec 30, 2016	57A	Families share them	Patrick Berry	Shortz
Fri May 21, 2010	1A	Roll call calls	Patrick Berry	Shortz

1 result for LASTNAMES from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sun Jun 23, 1985	67A	Cognomens	Louis Sabin	Maleska

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