Steve Carell's role in "Despicable Me" — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the October 4 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
GRU
3 letters
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Hero to many Minions?
GRU
3
"Despicable Me" father (anagram of "rug')
GRU
3
Supervillain played by Steve Carell in the "Despicable Me" series
GRU
3
"Despicable Me" protagonist
GRU
3
Long-nosed character from "Despicable Me"
GRU
3
"Despicable Me" villain
GRU
3
"Despicable Me 2" dad
GRU
3
Character voiced by Steve Carell in "Despicable Me"
GRU
3
"Despicable Me" father
GRU
3
Agnes's dad in "Despicable Me"
GRU
3
Long-nosed one from "Despicable Me"
GRU
3
"Despicable Me" protagonist
GRU
3
Big ___ Wolf (antagonist in "The Three Little Pigs")
BAD
3
Famous ___ (chocolate chip cookie brand)
AMOS
4
Cash-dispensing equipment outside the bank: Abbr.
ATM
3
___ Speedwagon, "Ridin' the Storm Out" band
REO
3
Medical breakthrough
CURE
4
___ Fighters (Dave Grohl's band)
FOO
3
Work displayed at the Louvre
ART
3
"Need this now!" in the office: Abbr.
ASAP
4
"Marco" response, in a game
POLO
4
Air intake site
NOSTRIL
7
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