“Rabelais character who, as a baby, was fed by 17,913 cows, "for it was impossible to find a nurse sufficient for him in all the country"” crossword clue
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•••••••••GARGANTUA
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.GARGANTUA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Rabelais character who, as a baby, was fed by 17,913 cows, "for it was impossible to find a nurse sufficient for him in all the country"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 1, 2026, where it runs at 38 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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