"Not with a bang but a whimper" poet Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 15, 2016 · 54-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, May 15, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 15, 2016 · 54-Across · 5 letters
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British poet (born in the United States) who won the Nobel prize for literature; his plays are outstanding examples of modern verse drama (1888-1965)
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