“Author and illustrator of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ERICCARLE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Author and illustrator of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 8, 2026, where it runs at 17 Across and fills 9 squares. It crosses 9 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
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