This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 12, 2026 (58 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
E _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ O
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About the answer
ELMO as a word: (derogatory or humorous) A nickname for South African-born tech entrepreneur Elon Musk; A male given name from Italian.
ELMO has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 27, 2025.
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