Muppet with a distinctive snickering laugh (5)

I believe the answer is:

ernie

(Other definitions for ernie that I've seen before include "Premium Bonds selector" , "National Savings computer" , "--- Wise, comedian" , "Eric Morecambe & - - Wise" , "Premium Bond selecting machine" .)

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

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