What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "High-pitched Muppet" from August 19, 2026?

Crossword clue

“High-pitched Muppet”

This clue appeared as 43-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

ELMO

Letters4

Starts withE

Ends withO

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “High-pitched Muppet” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 19, 2026 as 43-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with O.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “High-pitched Muppet” clue?+

The answer is ELMO (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 19, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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