Poet who wrote "This is the way the world ends / Not with a bang but a whimper" Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, October 3, 2025 · 24-Across
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between March 2009 and October 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 3, 2025 · 24-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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