Crossword clue

“"Star Wars" character originally portrayed by a puppet that weighed over a ton”

This clue appeared as 54-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

JABBA

Letters5

Starts withJ

Ends withA

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 20, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “"Star Wars" character originally portrayed by a puppet that weighed over a ton” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 20, 2025 as 54-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with J and ends with A.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “"Star Wars" character originally portrayed by a puppet that weighed over a ton” clue?+

The answer is JABBA (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 20, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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