“Poet who wrote "This is the way the world ends / Not with a bang but a whimper"” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ELIOT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Poet who wrote "This is the way the world ends / Not with a bang but a whimper"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 3, 2025, where it runs at 24 Across 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.