"Sesame Street" character

Latest answer — August 10, 2026

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Clue explained

ELMO is the bright-red, furry monster from the children’s television series “Sesame Street.” The quotation marks identify the title of the show.

Clue type:
Pop culture
Elmo, the red Sesame Street character.

USA Today Quick Crossword

This clue's Monday, August 10, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Flower part
  2. 5Certain birds of prey
  3. 6Tree part
  4. 7Big heads

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  1. 1Only
  2. 2Tree part
  3. 3"Sesame Street" character
  4. 4_aster of _cience in _iomedical _ciences

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 August 10, 2026 at 3-Down, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. 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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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 August 10, 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 August 10, 2026, at 3-Down. Earlier appearances: July 22, 2026 → ELMO.

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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