72 Across

NYT Daily • August 10, 2025

Alfred E. ___, mascot of Mad magazine

Answer:

NEUMAN

Hint:

This iconic gap-toothed character often appeared on the cover with a mischievous grin.

Explanation:

This clue refers to Alfred E. Neuman, the iconic gap-toothed, freckle-faced mascot of Mad magazine. The answer "NEUMAN" completes his name, which has been a symbol of the magazine's humor and satire since the 1950s. The clue is straightforward, relying on recognition of the character rather than wordplay or puns.

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