Crossword clue

“Dwindled away”

This clue appeared as 18-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
PETEREDOUT
Letters10
Starts withP
Ends withT
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 18, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Dwindled away” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 18, 2026 as 18-Across. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with P and ends with T, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Dwindled away” clue?+

The answer is PETEREDOUT (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 18, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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