Orange Muppet crossword clue
42 Across · WSJ Crossword, July 14, 2026 · 5 letters
Explanation
The answer to “Orange Muppet” is ERNIE. It appears as 42 Across in the Wall Street Journal crossword of July 14, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle titled “Mum’s the Word” by Prasanna Keshava, and it fills 5 squares running left to right from row 9, column 5 of the 15×15 grid.
The clue is a straightforward definition, so the answer is a direct synonym or a factual match for the words as written. The entry begins with E and ends with E, and contains 3 vowels and 2 consonants. If you are working from the crossings, two or three confirmed letters from the Down entries should be enough to lock it in. Tuesday puzzles stay approachable with light wordplay, so expect the rest of this grid to be pitched at the same level.
Past appearances
Clues in other WSJ puzzles with the answer ERNIE:
- Hudson of “Boston Blue”Aug 20, 2026