Supervillain played by Steve Carell in the "Despicable Me" series — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the February 19 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
GRU
3 letters
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Where this clue appears
February 19 2026
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword February 19 2026
GRU
Hero to many Minions?
GRU
3
"Despicable Me" father (anagram of "rug')
GRU
3
"Despicable Me" protagonist
GRU
3
Long-nosed character from "Despicable Me"
GRU
3
"Despicable Me" villain
GRU
3
Steve Carell's role in "Despicable Me"
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
Space between teeth, say
GAP
3
Good, better, ___
BEST
4
To and ___ (back and forth)
FRO
3
Bread variety at a deli
RYE
3
Salt Lake City's state
UTAH
4
Liquor in Christmas cakes, perhaps
RUM
3
Enjoy, as an e-book
READ
4
Chip 'n' ___ (cartoon chipmunks)
DALE
4
Oval-shaped breakfast staple
EGG
3
"Rescue me!" call at sea
SOS
3
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