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2 | 24% | 9 | A pencil that automatically extends the lead as it wears down | |
3 | 24% | 8 | Jotting down with a pen or pencil | |
Worn Down Pencil Crossword Clue
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "NUB" which means:
- noun
- • A small lump or protuberance
- • A small piece
- • The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
An example sentence would be:
- • "He broke off the nub of the pencil."
- • "The dog chewed on the nub of the bone."
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New York Times03 Dec 2017 | Down 95 | |
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