Crossword clue
“First Muppet to appear on the Billboard Hot 100”
This clue appeared as 23-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ERNIELetters5
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “First Muppet to appear on the Billboard Hot 100” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 7, 2025 as 23-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “First Muppet to appear on the Billboard Hot 100” clue?+
The answer is ERNIE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 7, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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