"Pumpkin eater" in a nursery rhyme NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “"Pumpkin eater" in a nursery rhyme” crossword clue is PETER (5 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times crosswords, most recently on August 3, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 5 LETTERS
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PETER: to diminish gradually.
Best answers for “"Pumpkin eater" in a nursery rhyme”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PETER | 5 | "Pumpkin eater" in a nursery rhyme |
| 2 | PIGGY | 5 | One of a nursery rhyme quintet similar clue |
| 3 | BOPEEP | 6 | Shepherdess in a nursery rhyme similar clue |
| 4 | SPRATS | 6 | Nursery rhyme couple similar clue |
| 5 | MARY | 4 | Contrarian in a nursery rhyme similar clue |
| 6 | MARYHADALITTLELAMB | 15 | Classic nursery rhyme similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | August 3, 2026 | PETER | 22 Across |
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Questions about the "Pumpkin eater" in a nursery rhyme Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the "Pumpkin eater" in a nursery rhyme crossword clue?
PETER is the 5-letter answer to the “"Pumpkin eater" in a nursery rhyme” crossword clue.
When was the "Pumpkin eater" in a nursery rhyme crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of August 3, 2026. We have seen it once.
What are other possible answers to the "Pumpkin eater" in a nursery rhyme crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with PIGGY (“One of a nursery rhyme quintet”), BOPEEP (“Shepherdess in a nursery rhyme”), SPRATS (“Nursery rhyme couple”).