Any of a set of green plastic toys in “Toy Story” NYT crossword clue

In the Toy Story movies, one group of minor yet memorable characters are the small green plastic figures modeled after military personnel — each known individually as a “SOLDIER.” These toys are classic representations of army figures, often posed mid-action and equipped with gear like binoculars or rifles. In the films, they act with precision and discipline, taking on missions to support the main characters.

The clue “Any of a set of green plastic toys in ‘Toy Story’” focuses on a single member of this well-known toy battalion. Instead of referring to the group as a whole, it highlights an individual toy. The correct answer is SOLDIER.