“___ Brickowski ("The Lego Movie" protagonist)” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EMMET is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “___ Brickowski ("The Lego Movie" protagonist)”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 16, 2026, where it runs at 12 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 16, 2026.
Crossing entries
May 16, 2026 grid10ABird on the South Carolina state quarter4 ltrs›15AEmulates E.T., in a way10 ltrs›18APrecious self-reference10 ltrs›21ADouble-___ cassowary (bird of Indonesia and Australia)7 ltrs›22AMatches with forensics14 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 16, 2026NYT Crossword12 Down•••••EMMETMay 16, 2026NYT Crossword12 Down•••••EMMETBack to the full May 16, 2026 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.