Muppet who loves his rubber duckie (5)

I believe the answer is:

ernie

(Other definitions for ernie that I've seen before include "Bondsman" , "Boy" , "--- Wise, comedian" , "Old computer" , "Man - chooses Premium Bond winners" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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