"Sesame Street" character

Latest answer — July 22, 2026

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This furry red character loves to sing and share his enthusiasm with friends! 🎶

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This clue's Wednesday, July 22, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Discharge a NERF gun or person
  2. 5Former MLB pitcher Hershiser
  3. 6Wander
  4. 7Prefix meaning "outer"

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  1. 1Golf warning
  2. 2Golf club
  3. 3Golf green verb
  4. 4"Sesame Street" character

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Across

  1. 1. Discharge a NERF gun or person — Answer: FIRE. Hint: Let loose some foam projectiles or ignite a conversation! 🔥
  2. 5. Former MLB pitcher Hershiser — Answer: OREL. Hint: Think of a name that sounds like a classic tale of a brave knight! ⚾
  3. 6. Wander — Answer: ROAM. Hint: Think of how a curious animal might explore its surroundings! 🦊
  4. 7. Prefix meaning "outer" — Answer: ENDO. Hint: Think of a prefix that indicates something is on the exterior side, not the interior! 🌍

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  1. 1. Golf warning — Answer: FORE. Hint: When someone shouts this, it means you should duck! ⛳
  2. 2. Golf club — Answer: IRON. Hint: This club is essential for those tricky fairway shots! ⛳
  3. 3. Golf green verb — Answer: READ. Hint: It's what you do to a scorecard before teeing off on the green! ⛳
  4. 4. "Sesame Street" character — Answer: ELMO. Hint: This furry red character loves to sing and share his enthusiasm with friends! 🎶

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The answer to “"Sesame Street" character” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is ELMO — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 22, 2026 at 4-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.

“"Sesame Street" character” answer

ELMO (4 letters)

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Why the answer is ELMO

This furry red character loves to sing and share his enthusiasm with friends! 🎶

When else has “"Sesame Street" character” appeared?

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July 22, 2026 (most recent) → ELMO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “"Sesame Street" character”?

The answer is ELMO, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 22, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “"Sesame Street" character”?

4 letters: ELMO.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 22, 2026, at 4-Down.

Can “"Sesame Street" character” have a different answer?

Yes — USA Today Quick Cross 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.

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