Crossword clue

“Bert's best buddy”

This clue appeared as 113-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, September 14, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ERNIE
Letters5
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Sep 14, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Bert's best buddy” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 14, 2025 as 113-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 “Bert's best buddy” clue?+

The answer is ERNIE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 14, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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