Baby-voiced red Muppet

Latest answer — August 24, 2026

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Elmo is the red Muppet from Sesame Street known for speaking in a distinctive high, childlike voice. “Baby-voiced” points to that vocal characterization rather than to Elmo’s age.

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Pop culture
Elmo, the red Sesame Street Muppet.

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Across

  1. 1"Dancing Queen" pop group
  2. 5"Wish I was there!" anxiety, for short
  3. 9Department store chain headquartered in New York's Herald Square
  4. 14Crystal ball gazer
  5. 15Not of the clergy
  6. 16Anticipate
  7. 17Fix for torn jeans, perhaps
  8. 19Dried beef snack
  9. 20Small brawl
  10. 21"Copperhead Road" singer Steve
  11. 23Near-failing grade
  12. 24Foil-wrapped chocolate drop
  13. 27Election season event
  14. 30Driver's approx.
  15. 31Mined find
  16. 32Cartoon explorer with a talking backpack
  17. 36"No big deal"
  18. 40Gets a single, double, triple, and home run in one game
  19. 44Hay fever sound
  20. 45Unwelcome campground visitor
  21. 46Do some sums
  22. 47__ Angeles Sparks
  23. 49Loves a bunch
  24. 52Accept unintended consequences
  25. 58Abbreviation on a toothpaste box
  26. 59Mexican coins
  27. 60Many a Chopin piano piece
  28. 64Phi Beta __
  29. 66Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across?
  30. 68Everglades wader
  31. 69Jai __: fast-moving court game
  32. 70Competes (for)
  33. 71Get to, as a destination
  34. 72Ivy League school in New Haven
  35. 73Baby-voiced red Muppet

Down

  1. 1Inquires
  2. 2"Molto __": "Very good," in Italian
  3. 3Red root vegetable
  4. 4"Respect" singer Franklin
  5. 5St. Pete's st.
  6. 6Hall's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame partner
  7. 7Old Testament book after Jonah
  8. 8Autumn colour
  9. 9Magnificent
  10. 10Bowl over
  11. 11Rapper __ B
  12. 12"Yowza!"
  13. 13Eyelid sores
  14. 18Ode writer
  15. 22Caustic chemical
  16. 25Upgrade, as decor
  17. 26"Teenage Dream" singer Perry
  18. 27Capital of Qatar
  19. 28"The Little Mermaid" prince
  20. 29"Little Women" sister of Meg, Jo, and Amy
  21. 33Poetic sphere
  22. 34Numbered hwy.
  23. 35"Eureka!"
  24. 37Injury reminder
  25. 38Merrie __ England
  26. 39Sneaker brand since 1916
  27. 41One and only
  28. 42Walking trail
  29. 43Timeline units
  30. 48That lady
  31. 50Day, in Latin
  32. 51Eight-note interval
  33. 52Fraud
  34. 53Pithy bit of wisdom
  35. 54"It's a Wonderful Life" director Frank
  36. 55Writing class assignment
  37. 56Simoleons
  38. 57Typical
  39. 61Gas or elec.
  40. 62Consider to be
  41. 63Gas brand in Canada
  42. 65Chest muscle, for short
  43. 67Fib

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. "Dancing Queen" pop group — Answer: ABBA. Hint: Think of the Swedish quartet behind this iconic dance-floor hit. 🎶
  2. 5. "Wish I was there!" anxiety, for short — Answer: FOMO. Hint: This feeling strikes when you fear missing out on the fun. 😟
  3. 9. Department store chain headquartered in New York's Herald Square — Answer: MACYS. Hint: Picture the famous flagship department store overlooking Manhattan’s Herald Square. 🛍️
  4. 14. Crystal ball gazer — Answer: SEER. Hint: This mystic claims to glimpse what the future holds. 🔮
  5. 15. Not of the clergy — Answer: LAIC. Hint: Use this adjective for someone who is secular rather than clerical. ⛪
  6. 16. Anticipate — Answer: AWAIT. Hint: To do this is to wait expectantly for something. ⏳
  7. 17. Fix for torn jeans, perhaps — Answer: KNEEPATCH. Hint: A piece of fabric here can cover a hole in denim. 👖
  8. 19. Dried beef snack — Answer: JERKY. Hint: This chewy road-trip snack is made from seasoned dried meat. 🥩
  9. 20. Small brawl — Answer: SETTO. Hint: Think of a minor scuffle or brief tussle. 🥊
  10. 21. "Copperhead Road" singer Steve — Answer: EARLE. Hint: He is the roots-rock musician who sang this title track. 🎸
  11. 23. Near-failing grade — Answer: DEE. Hint: This school mark is just above the lowest passing assessment. 📝
  12. 24. Foil-wrapped chocolate drop — Answer: HERSHEYSKISS. Hint: It is a bite-sized chocolate treat famous for its shiny wrapper. 🍫
  13. 27. Election season event — Answer: DEBATE. Hint: Candidates often face off in one of these televised exchanges. 🎤
  14. 30. Driver's approx. — Answer: ETA. Hint: A driver may share this estimated arrival time. 🚗
  15. 31. Mined find — Answer: ORE. Hint: What you dig up from the ground when you strike it rich ⛏️
  16. 32. Cartoon explorer with a talking backpack — Answer: DORA. Hint: This young animated adventurer solves problems with help from her friends. 🗺️
  17. 36. "No big deal" — Answer: ITSOK. Hint: This reassuring phrase means everything is fine. 👍
  18. 40. Gets a single, double, triple, and home run in one game — Answer: HITSFORTHECYCLE. Hint: A batter accomplishes this rare feat by collecting every standard kind of hit. ⚾
  19. 44. Hay fever sound — Answer: ACHOO. Hint: This is the familiar noise of a sneeze. 🤧
  20. 45. Unwelcome campground visitor — Answer: BEAR. Hint: Keep your food secure when this large woodland animal wanders in. 🐻
  21. 46. Do some sums — Answer: ADD. Hint: When numbers come together, it's time to bring them closer! ➕
  22. 47. __ Angeles Sparks — Answer: LOS. Hint: Complete the California city name shared by this basketball team. 🏀
  23. 49. Loves a bunch — Answer: ADORES. Hint: Shows plenty of affection for a group. 💕
  24. 52. Accept unintended consequences — Answer: FACETHEMUSIC. Hint: Take responsibility for the fallout, even when it was unplanned. 🎵
  25. 58. Abbreviation on a toothpaste box — Answer: ADA. Hint: Look for the dental association’s approval mark. 🦷
  26. 59. Mexican coins — Answer: PESOS. Hint: These are the currency used across Mexico. 💰
  27. 60. Many a Chopin piano piece — Answer: ETUDE. Hint: It is a short composition written to develop a player’s technique. 🎹
  28. 64. Phi Beta __ — Answer: KAPPA. Hint: Complete the name of this prestigious academic honor society. 🎓
  29. 66. Ideal partners, and what can be found at the ends of 17-, 24-, 40-, and 52-Across? — Answer: SOULMATES. Hint: Think of perfectly matched partners, including the thematic pairings in those entries. 💞
  30. 68. Everglades wader — Answer: EGRET. Hint: This slender, long-legged marsh bird often stalks through shallow water 🐦
  31. 69. Jai __: fast-moving court game — Answer: ALAI. Hint: Fill in the name of this rapid Basque ball game. 🏐
  32. 70. Competes (for) — Answer: VIES. Hint: Strives against others to win or obtain something. 🏆
  33. 71. Get to, as a destination — Answer: REACH. Hint: Arrive at the place you were heading toward. 🧭
  34. 72. Ivy League school in New Haven — Answer: YALE. Hint: This renowned university calls Connecticut home. 🎓
  35. 73. Baby-voiced red Muppet — Answer: ELMO. Hint: Think of the cheerful red Sesame Street character who speaks in the third person. 🧸

Down

  1. 1. Inquires — Answer: ASKS. Hint: Puts a question out there politely 🤔
  2. 2. "Molto __": "Very good," in Italian — Answer: BENE. Hint: Complete this Italian expression meaning “very good.” 🇮🇹
  3. 3. Red root vegetable — Answer: BEET. Hint: This earthy vegetable can stain your hands and brighten a salad. 🥗
  4. 4. "Respect" singer Franklin — Answer: ARETHA. Hint: She was the legendary Queen of Soul behind that anthem. 🎤
  5. 5. St. Pete's st. — Answer: FLA. Hint: Use the postal abbreviation for Florida. 🌴
  6. 6. Hall's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame partner — Answer: OATES. Hint: Name the duo member paired with Daryl Hall. 🎸
  7. 7. Old Testament book after Jonah — Answer: MICAH. Hint: Find the short prophetic book that follows Jonah. 📖
  8. 8. Autumn colour — Answer: OCHRE. Hint: Picture the earthy yellow-brown shade of fall leaves. 🍂
  9. 9. Magnificent — Answer: MAJESTIC. Hint: Describes something grand, regal, and awe-inspiring. 👑
  10. 10. Bowl over — Answer: AWE. Hint: Leave someone stunned with admiration 😲
  11. 11. Rapper __ B — Answer: CARDI. Hint: This rapper shares her first name with a heart-related prefix 🎤
  12. 12. "Yowza!" — Answer: YIKES. Hint: An exclamation of startled surprise 😮
  13. 13. Eyelid sores — Answer: STYES. Hint: These tender bumps can form along the edge of an eyelid 👁️
  14. 18. Ode writer — Answer: POET. Hint: Someone who crafts expressive verse ✍️
  15. 22. Caustic chemical — Answer: LYE. Hint: A powerful alkaline substance often used in soapmaking 🧼
  16. 25. Upgrade, as decor — Answer: REDO. Hint: Give the room a fresh makeover 🛋️
  17. 26. "Teenage Dream" singer Perry — Answer: KATY. Hint: This pop star shares her name with Perry 🎶
  18. 27. Capital of Qatar — Answer: DOHA. Hint: Qatar’s glittering coastal capital 🌆
  19. 28. "The Little Mermaid" prince — Answer: ERIC. Hint: A handsome royal who falls for Ariel 🧜‍♂️
  20. 29. "Little Women" sister of Meg, Jo, and Amy — Answer: BETH. Hint: The gentle March sister known for her kindness 📖
  21. 33. Poetic sphere — Answer: ORB. Hint: A round celestial image fit for a verse 🌕
  22. 34. Numbered hwy. — Answer: RTE. Hint: A shortened way to label a numbered road 🛣️
  23. 35. "Eureka!" — Answer: AHA. Hint: Sometimes a moment of realization comes out as a joyful exclamation! 🎉
  24. 37. Injury reminder — Answer: SCAR. Hint: A lasting mark that recalls an old wound 🩹
  25. 38. Merrie __ England — Answer: OLDE. Hint: A quaintly archaic word used in this nostalgic phrase 🏰
  26. 39. Sneaker brand since 1916 — Answer: KEDS. Hint: This classic footwear label has been stepping out for over a century 👟
  27. 41. One and only — Answer: SOLE. Hint: The single option, with no rival 👑
  28. 42. Walking trail — Answer: FOOTPATH. Hint: A route designed for pedestrians rather than cars 🚶
  29. 43. Timeline units — Answer: ERAS. Hint: Broad stretches of history marked by distinctive cultures ⏳
  30. 48. That lady — Answer: SHE. Hint: Think of a word that refers to a female without using her name. 💁‍♀️
  31. 50. Day, in Latin — Answer: DIEM. Hint: The Latin word appearing in a famous phrase about seizing the day 📜
  32. 51. Eight-note interval — Answer: OCTAVE. Hint: A musical span covering eight consecutive notes 🎼
  33. 52. Fraud — Answer: FAKER. Hint: Someone pretending to be something they are not 🎭
  34. 53. Pithy bit of wisdom — Answer: ADAGE. Hint: A concise saying that offers practical wisdom 📜
  35. 54. "It's a Wonderful Life" director Frank — Answer: CAPRA. Hint: The filmmaker behind this beloved holiday classic 🎬
  36. 55. Writing class assignment — Answer: ESSAY. Hint: A structured piece of writing on a chosen topic ✍️
  37. 56. Simoleons — Answer: MOOLA. Hint: An informal term for cash 💵
  38. 57. Typical — Answer: USUAL. Hint: Ordinary or generally expected 🔄
  39. 61. Gas or elec. — Answer: UTIL. Hint: A household service often billed monthly 🧾
  40. 62. Consider to be — Answer: DEEM. Hint: To regard something as being a certain way 🤔
  41. 63. Gas brand in Canada — Answer: ESSO. Hint: A familiar fuel-station name north of the border ⛽
  42. 65. Chest muscle, for short — Answer: PEC. Hint: A gym-goer might flex this upper-body muscle 💪
  43. 67. Fib — Answer: LIE. Hint: Sometimes it's just a little white one to avoid hurting feelings! 🤫

The answer to “Baby-voiced red Muppet” in the The Washington Post crossword is ELMO — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 24, 2026, a Monday puzzle, at 73-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.

“Baby-voiced red Muppet” answer

ELMO (4 letters)

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What is the answer to “Baby-voiced red Muppet”?

The answer is ELMO, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 24, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Baby-voiced red Muppet”?

4 letters: ELMO.

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Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 24, 2026 (a Monday puzzle), at 73-Across.

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