Clue Analysis
If you’ve landed here for the “He hosted HBO Max’s “Not-Too-Late Show” in the early 2020s” clue from the September 23 2025, Washington Post mini crossword, you are in the exact right place. Our team of experts has solved today’s entire puzzle and found the precise answer for this clue.
The 4-letter answer to this puzzle is ELMO. Elmo is a red, furry puppet character from the children's television series Sesame Street.
The clue refers to a children's talk show hosted by the beloved Sesame Street character Elmo. The show, titled 'The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo,' aired on HBO Max, featuring Elmo as the main host.
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