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NYT Daily ? September 19, 2025

Biker role in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show"

Answer:

EDDIE

Hint:

This character meets an unfortunate end at the hands of Dr. Frank-N-Furter after riding in on a motorcycle. He’s played by the same actor who portrays the narrator.

Explanation:

This clue refers to the character Eddie, a biker who appears in the cult classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He’s the ex-delivery boy of Dr. Frank-N-Furter and famously rides a motorcycle while singing "Hot Patootie – Bless My Soul." The name is straightforward—no wordplay—just a direct nod to the movie’s memorable supporting role. If you’ve seen the film, Eddie’s wild entrance and tragic fate make him hard to forget.

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