What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Muppet who lives in a trash can" from August 11, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Muppet who lives in a trash can”

This clue appeared as 56-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 11, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

OSCAR

Letters5

Starts withO

Ends withR

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Muppet who lives in a trash can” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 11, 2025 as 56-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with O and ends with R.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Muppet who lives in a trash can” clue?+

The answer is OSCAR (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 11, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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