54 Across

NYT Daily ? September 14, 2025

Artist and co-creator of 91- and 110-Across

Answer:

CHUCKJONES

Hint:

This animator directed classic Looney Tunes shorts and brought characters like Bugs Bunny and Wile E. Coyote to life with his sharp wit. Think of the last name behind "Duck Amuck" and "What's Opera, Doc?"

Explanation:

This clue refers to Chuck Jones, the legendary animator and director who co-created iconic Looney Tunes characters. The numbers "91-" and "110-Across" point to other answers in the puzzle that likely name characters he helped bring to life, like Bugs Bunny or Wile E. Coyote. His full name fits the answer space, so "CHUCKJONES" is the straightforward solution without any hidden wordplay. If you know his work, this one’s a classic cartoon fan’s giveaway.

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