___ Le Pew from the "Looney Tunes" series
Latest answer — August 22, 2026
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Clue explained
PEPE is the first name of Pepé Le Pew, the flirtatious skunk character from the Looney Tunes series. The blank supplies the character’s given name.
- Clue type:
- Pop culture
Daily Themed Crossword
This clue's Saturday, August 22, 2026 appearance
Across
- 1Miner's findORE
- 4Portable bedCOT
- 11"Heya!" from a sheepBAA
- 13Group of threeTRIO
- 14Make a mistakeERR
- 16Mother's sister, to youAUNT
- 17___ National Park (first national park in the U.S.)YELLOWSTONE
- 22Mouse catcherTRAP
- 30Short-lived trendFAD
- 33Eleven precederTEN
- 36Borrower's lettersIOU
- 37"Dig in!"EAT
- 42Tooth or heart troubleACHE
- 51Grassy lawn patchSOD
Down
- 1Follow, as ordersOBEY
- 2Not seen very oftenRARE
- 3___ Grey teaEARL
- 4Gets ready to swallowCHEWS
- 6Grew molars, sayTEETHED
- 10Go bad, like fruitsROT
- 19Rower's stickOAR
- 22Song syllableTRA
- 27Affirmation at seaAYE
- 31Do some bartendingPOUR
- 35Discard from an orangePEEL
- 41Role in a playPART
Crossword clues, hints, and answers
Across
- 1. Miner's find — Answer: ORE. Hint: A valuable discovery often extracted from rock ⛏️
- 4. Portable bed — Answer: COT. Hint: A compact sleeping spot that’s easy to take camping 🏕️
- 7. Mix sugar in coffee, say — Answer: STIR. Hint: Use a spoon to blend the sugar into your drink. ☕
- 11. "Heya!" from a sheep — Answer: BAA. Hint: This woolly greeting sounds like a cheerful bleat from the pasture! 🐑
- 12. Weed-clearing aid that rhymes with "toe" — Answer: HOE. Hint: This simple garden tool helps loosen soil and remove unwanted plants by hand. 🌱
- 13. Group of three — Answer: TRIO. Hint: Think of three performers sharing the spotlight as one unit 🎶
- 14. Make a mistake — Answer: ERR. Hint: Even the best of us trip up sometimes! 🤭
- 15. ___ Le Pew from the "Looney Tunes" series — Answer: PEPE. Hint: Think of the famously persistent, French-accented skunk from Looney Tunes. 🦨
- 16. Mother's sister, to you — Answer: AUNT. Hint: Think of the female relative who is your mother’s sister. 👩
- 17. ___ National Park (first national park in the U.S.) — Answer: YELLOWSTONE. Hint: Think of the famous national park home to Old Faithful geyser. 🏞️
- 20. Commercials, like the videos with animated dancing snacks which would encourage you to visit 7d when at a '50s drive-in theater, for short — Answer: ADS. Hint: These brief messages try to sell you something, often appearing between shows or before a movie 📺
- 21. "I ___ some help" ("I received aid") — Answer: HAD. Hint: Think of the simple past-tense verb used to say you received assistance. 🤝
- 22. Mouse catcher — Answer: TRAP. Hint: Think of the simple device set to lure and snag a tiny house invader 🐭
- 25. "For Emily, Whenever I May Find ___" (1966 Simon & Garfunkel hit) — Answer: HER. Hint: This Simon & Garfunkel title promises a heartfelt search for a woman. 🎵
- 26. Hit the ___ (go to bed) — Answer: HAY. Hint: This cozy idiom sends you off to sleep by imagining a rustic place to rest. 🛏️
- 29. Usual coffee order, for short — Answer: REG. Hint: Think of the shorthand for your standard coffee choice. ☕
- 30. Short-lived trend — Answer: FAD. Hint: A craze that catches fire quickly but usually fades just as fast 🔥
- 31. "Hard work always ___ off" — Answer: PAYS. Hint: A little perseverance brings a rewarding result in the end 💪
- 32. Home security group featured on "Never Have I Ever": Abbr. — Answer: ADT. Hint: Think of the well-known home alarm company that makes a cameo in this Netflix teen series. 🏠
- 33. Eleven preceder — Answer: TEN. Hint: Think of the number that comes immediately before eleven when counting 🔢
- 34. Roadside inn which had a window facing the movie screen for a laid-back experience at a '50s drive-in movie theater — Answer: MOTEL. Hint: Think of a roadside place to stay, especially handy for a nostalgic drive-in movie night. 🏨
- 35. Split ___ soup (green soup) — Answer: PEA. Hint: This classic green soup is made from tiny round legumes and is often served thick and hearty. 🥣
- 36. Borrower's letters — Answer: IOU. Hint: A brief written promise from someone who has borrowed money 📜
- 37. "Dig in!" — Answer: EAT. Hint: A cheerful mealtime invitation to start eating 🍽️
- 38. Server who brought food directly to your car and hooked it to the door at a '50s drive-in movie theater — Answer: CARHOP. Hint: Think of the classic drive-in attendant who delivered your meal straight to the parked car. 🚗
- 42. Tooth or heart trouble — Answer: ACHE. Hint: A painful problem that can affect either of those body parts. 😣
- 45. "I can't be ___ the crack of dawn ..." (words from a night owl): 2 wds. — Answer: UPAT. Hint: A night owl says sunrise is far too early for them. 🦉
- 47. Retiree's nest-egg: Abbr. — Answer: IRA. Hint: A common retirement account abbreviation helps fund life after work. 🐣
- 48. Mosquito ___, repellent that needed a lighter which you may have seen in 20a, at a '50s drive-in movie theater — Answer: COIL. Hint: Picture the smoky, slow-burning spiral that kept buzzing pests away at a nostalgic drive-in. 🦟
- 49. "Finding ___ Tin Tin" — Answer: RIN. Hint: Think of the legendary German shepherd actor whose name comes before “Tin Tin.” 🐕
- 50. Country with pumpernickel and bratwurst, for short — Answer: GER. Hint: Think of the three-letter abbreviation for the nation famous for these hearty breads and sausages. 🇩🇪
- 51. Grassy lawn patch — Answer: SOD. Hint: Think of a neat slice of turf used to repair a lawn. 🌱
- 52. Doctor who might be concerned about an "achoo!": Abbr. — Answer: ENT. Hint: Think of the specialist who treats the ears, nose, and throat when a sneeze strikes! 🤧
- 53. Netflix's "Too ___ To Handle" — Answer: HOT. Hint: The title describes someone so attractive they may be difficult to resist. 🔥
Down
- 1. Follow, as orders — Answer: OBEY. Hint: Do what you’re told, like a well-trained pup 🐕
- 2. Not seen very often — Answer: RARE. Hint: A word for something that appears only occasionally, not regularly. 👀
- 3. ___ Grey tea — Answer: EARL. Hint: This title comes before the name of a classic citrusy tea. 🍵
- 4. Gets ready to swallow — Answer: CHEWS. Hint: It prepares a bite for swallowing by working it between your teeth. 🦷
- 5. "___!... I Did It Again" (2000 Britney Spears hit) — Answer: OOPS. Hint: Britney admits a familiar mistake in this playful 2000 pop hit. 🎤
- 6. Grew molars, say — Answer: TEETHED. Hint: Developed new back teeth, for example—ouch! 🦷
- 7. Concession ___, snack bar that sold popcorn, candy, and hot dogs at a '50s drive-in movie theater — Answer: STAND. Hint: Think of the little refreshment booth where moviegoers grabbed treats between scenes. 🍿
- 8. ___ or false (section in a test, perhaps) — Answer: TRUE. Hint: Choose this when a statement matches reality rather than its opposite. ✅
- 9. "Am ___ the way?": 2 wds. — Answer: IIN. Hint: Use the familiar question someone asks when checking whether they’re obstructing you. 🙂
- 10. Go bad, like fruits — Answer: ROT. Hint: Think of what happens when fruit spoils on the counter. 🍎
- 15. Escape ___ (one-man spaceship, in sci-fi movies) — Answer: POD. Hint: Think of the tiny solo spacecraft that lets a lone hero make a quick getaway 🚀
- 18. "Take a ___!" (order from a coach) — Answer: LAP. Hint: A coach might tell you to circle the track once. 🏃
- 19. Rower's stick — Answer: OAR. Hint: A broad blade that helps propel a boat through the water 🚣
- 22. Song syllable — Answer: TRA. Hint: A cheerful nonsense syllable often sung in a lighthearted melody 🎵
- 23. ___ flag (dangerous person, in modern slang) — Answer: RED. Hint: A warning sign that someone may be trouble, especially in dating or social situations 🚩
- 24. Reality show with a golden buzzer: Abbr. — Answer: AGT. Hint: This televised talent competition is often shortened to three initials, and its judges can send favorites straight through with a special buzzer 🎤
- 25. ___ Solo (Princess Leia's love interest) — Answer: HAN. Hint: Think of the swaggering Millennium Falcon captain who stole Leia’s heart 🚀
- 26. Mr. Monopoly's headgear — Answer: HAT. Hint: Think of the accessory perched atop the famous board-game tycoon’s head 🎩
- 27. Affirmation at sea — Answer: AYE. Hint: A sailor might use this nautical affirmation instead of “yes.” ⚓
- 28. French designer: Abbr. — Answer: YSL. Hint: A legendary Paris fashion label is hiding behind this designer abbreviation. 👗
- 30. Double ___, two-movie lineup that started at dusk and provided an entire evening of entertainment at a '50s drive-in movie theater — Answer: FEATURE. Hint: Think of the classic drive-in deal that paired two films for one ticket. 🎬
- 31. Do some bartending — Answer: POUR. Hint: Mix and serve drinks behind the counter 🍹
- 33. "Spill the ___!" ("Give me the gossip!") — Answer: TEA. Hint: Think of a warm drink that also means juicy gossip. ☕
- 34. Castle area filled with crocodiles, in cartoons — Answer: MOAT. Hint: Think of the watery ditch that keeps cartoon castles safe from unwanted visitors 🐊
- 35. Discard from an orange — Answer: PEEL. Hint: It’s the outer layer you remove before enjoying the juicy fruit 🍊
- 36. "___ Stand the Rain" (song by Ann Peebles): 2 wds. — Answer: ICANT. Hint: Think of a soulful declaration pairing an inability with what falls from clouds. 🎶
- 39. "... Up above the world so ___ ..." — Answer: HIGH. Hint: Think of the classic nursery rhyme describing where the little star is positioned. ⭐
- 40. Cookie with a lot of vowels — Answer: OREO. Hint: Think of the classic sandwich cookie whose name sounds like a tiny chorus of vowels. 🍪
- 41. Role in a play — Answer: PART. Hint: An actor may be assigned this in a theatrical production 🎭
- 42. Summer necessities: Abbr. — Answer: ACS. Hint: Think of the cooling appliances that make sweltering days bearable, written in abbreviated plural form. ❄️
- 43. Talk like a lovebird? — Answer: COO. Hint: Use the soft, affectionate sound associated with a happy dove. 🕊️
- 44. Evaded the seeker, in a children's game — Answer: HID. Hint: In hide-and-seek, this is what you did when you avoided being found. 🙈
- 46. ATM access code: Abbr. — Answer: PIN. Hint: The brief security code you enter at a cash machine 🔐
The answer to “___ Le Pew from the "Looney Tunes" series” in the Daily Themed crossword is PEPE — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Daily Themed crossword on August 22, 2026, a Saturday puzzle, at 15-Across. 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.
“___ Le Pew from the "Looney Tunes" series” answer
PEPE (4 letters)
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When else has “___ Le Pew from the "Looney Tunes" series” appeared?
Daily Themed reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
August 22, 2026 (most recent) → PEPE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “___ Le Pew from the "Looney Tunes" series”?
The answer is PEPE, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Daily Themed crossword on August 22, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “___ Le Pew from the "Looney Tunes" series”?
4 letters: PEPE.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the Daily Themed crossword on August 22, 2026 (a Saturday puzzle), at 15-Across.
Can “___ Le Pew from the "Looney Tunes" series” have a different answer?
Yes — Daily Themed 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 Daily Themed Crossword answers?
The full grid for August 22, 2026 is on the Daily Themed Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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