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noun • a writing implement with a point from which ink flows • an enclosure for confining livestock • a portable enclosure in which babies may be left to play • a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes • female swan verb • produce a literary work | ||||||||
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verb • stay too long • surpass in staying power | ||||||||
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noun • writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing verb • write, draw, or trace with a crayon | ||||||||
Did Some Lines When Kept In Crossword Clue
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PENNED which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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PENNED
Updated: October 14, 2023
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