Drummer in the Electric Mayhem
Editorially verified for the Aug 28, 2026
24 Across
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Clue explained
Animal is the wild, orange-haired drummer in Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, the Muppet band. The clue uses the character’s single name.
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- Pop culture
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This clue's Friday, August 28, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Drummer in the Electric Mayhem” in the The Washington Post crossword is ANIMAL — a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 28, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 24-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.
“Drummer in the Electric Mayhem” answer
ANIMAL (6 letters)
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What does ANIMAL mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of ANIMAL is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(noun)
- a living organism that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli
When else has “Drummer in the Electric Mayhem” appeared?
The Washington Post 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 28, 2026 (most recent) → ANIMAL. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Drummer in the Electric Mayhem”?
The answer is ANIMAL, a 6-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post crossword on August 28, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Drummer in the Electric Mayhem”?
6 letters: ANIMAL.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the The Washington Post crossword on August 28, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 24-Across.
Can “Drummer in the Electric Mayhem” have a different answer?
Yes — The Washington Post 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 WaPo Crossword answers?
The full grid for August 28, 2026 is on the WaPo Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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