Frankenstein’s hunchbacked assistant NYT Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak / May 23, 2026

Crossword Answer

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2 ? G

3 ? O

4 ? R

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Hint 1

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Think of the classic horror lab assistant who might have a stooped posture.

Hint 2

meaning

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???? is a name often associated with a fictional hunchbacked assistant in horror films, especially those involving Frankenstein.

Hint 3

explanation

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The clue refers to a common cultural depiction of Frankenstein's assistant, often portrayed in movies and literature as a hunchbacked character named ????. Although not present in Mary Shelley's original novel, ???? has become a staple in Frankenstein adaptations.

Hint 4

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Frankenstein's assistant, in many adaptations of "Frankenstein" (but not the original novel!), Iconic lab assistant, Fictional lab assistant with a hunchback, Lab assistant of classic horror, Marty Feldman’s “Young Frankenstein” role

NYT Midi Crossword May 23 2026 Answers

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1 ? C
2 ? C
3 ? S
4 ? A
5 ? N
6 ? T
7 ? M
8 ? A
9 ? N
10 ? H
? O
? M
11 ? E
12 ? M
? A
? H
? A
? L
? O
13 ? I
? S
? U
? P
14 ? P
? O
? S
? E
? N
? O
? T
15 ? V
? I
? D
? E
? O
? S
16 ? A
? N
? N
? E
17 ? A
? N
? G
? E
? L
18 ? S
? T
? A
? G
? S
19 ? S
? E
? E
20 ? I
21 ? G
? O
? R
22 ? S
23 ? A
? T
? I
? R
? I
24 ? C
25 ? A
26 ? L
27 ? D
? I
? R
? T
? C
? A
? K
? E
28 ? A
29 ? B
30 ? J
? E
? C
? T
31 ? A
? S
? I
? A
32 ? M
? O
? O
? L
? A
? H
33 ? L
? E
? T
? S
34 ? P
? A
? N
? E
? L
35 ? S
? A
? T

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Clue Analysis

The 4-letter answer to “Frankenstein’s hunchbacked assistant” in the NYT Midi puzzle May 23 2026 is IGOR.

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A: The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Frankenstein's hunchbacked assistant" is IGOR.

A: The clue refers to a common cultural depiction of Frankenstein's assistant, often portrayed in movies and literature as a hunchbacked character named Igor. Although not present in Mary Shelley's original novel, Igor has become a staple in Frankenstein adaptations.

A: This clue was last seen in the NYT Midi Crossword on May 23, 2026.

A: Igor is a name often associated with a fictional hunchbacked assistant in horror films, especially those involving Frankenstein.

A: Frankenstein's assistant, in many adaptations of "Frankenstein" (but not the original novel!), Iconic lab assistant, Fictional lab assistant with a hunchback, Lab assistant of classic horror, Marty Feldman’s “Young Frankenstein” role

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