“Children's TV character who refers to himself in the third person” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ELMO is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Children's TV character who refers to himself in the third person”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 12, 2026, where it runs at 58 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.