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Answer to Gollum's riddle in "The Hobbit," which starts "This thing all things devours — birds, beasts, trees, flowers" – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “Answer to Gollum's riddle in "The Hobbit," which starts "This thing all things devours — birds, beasts, trees, flowers"” is TIME (4 letters). Most recently TIME, in the NYT Mini on May 22, 2025.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| TIME | 4 | T___ |
What TIME means
- nounan instance or single occasion for some event
- nouna period of time considered as a resource under your control and sufficient to accomplish something
- nounan indefinite period (usually marked by specific attributes or activities)
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | NYT Mini 5A | TIME |
Other clues for TIME
- See 6-Across
- See 4-Across
- A metronome keeps it
- Magazine with a Person of the Year
- It's believed to be distorted within a black hole
- "Lost ___ is never found again": Benjamin Franklin
- "___ you enjoy wasting is not wasted ___" (aphorism)
- Subject of a marathoner's P.R.
- What's displayed at the top of many iPhone lock screens
- The "T" of GOAT
- Watch's display
Need a different length? Try the word finder with pattern letters, or 4 letter words starting with T.
FAQ
What is the answer to “Answer to Gollum's riddle in "The Hobbit," which starts "This thing all things devours — birds, beasts, trees, flowers"”?
TIME (4 letters). Most recently TIME, on May 22, 2025 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “Answer to Gollum's riddle in "The Hobbit," which starts "This thing all things devours — birds, beasts, trees, flowers"”?
4 letters, starting with T (T___).