Skilled Penman Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SCRIBE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SCRIBE

Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	41%	6		Skilled writer
3	33%	11		Phantom penman

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SCRIBE" which means:

noun

• Informal terms for journalists
• French playwright (1791-1861)
• Someone employed to make written copies of documents and manuscripts
• A sharp-pointed awl for marking wood or metal to be cut

verb

• Score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking

An example sentence would be:

• "The ancient egyptians relied on scribes to record important events."
• "The scribe meticulously copied each line of the sacred text."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times11 May 1980	Down 15
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