“"How do ___ grow? They grow out of your life": Robert Penn Warren” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.POEMS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"How do ___ grow? They grow out of your life": Robert Penn Warren”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 14, 2026, where it runs at 26 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.