Devoured
Latest answer — September 22, 2026
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Clue explained
EATEN is the past participle of “eat,” meaning devoured, as in “The meal was eaten.”
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This clue's Tuesday, September 22, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Devoured” in the New York Times crossword is EATEN — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 22, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 35-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include ATE. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Devoured” answer
EATEN (5 letters) — most recent; also seen as ATE
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What does EATEN mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of EATEN is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- put (food) into the mouth and chew and swallow it
- perform fellatio or cunnilingus on (someone)
Other answers for “Devoured”
New York Times has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides EATEN, it has also been ATE. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.
- September 22, 2026 (most recent) → EATEN
- February 9, 2026 → ATE
- June 10, 2025 → ATE
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Devoured”?
The answer is EATEN, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 22, 2026. Other answers for this clue include ATE.
How many letters is the answer to “Devoured”?
5 letters: EATEN. Earlier fills for this clue have also been ATE (3).
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on September 22, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 35-Down. Earlier appearances: February 9, 2026 → ATE; June 10, 2025 → ATE.
Can “Devoured” have a different answer?
Yes. Besides EATEN, New York Times has also used ATE for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for September 22, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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