Crossword answer
PENCIL
6 letters · Used for 20 different clues · 24 appearances · Last seen The Independent, September 17, 2026
Letter pattern
PENCIL
Clues that lead to PENCIL
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Drawing instrument6The IndependentSep 17, 2026
eg an HB or a 2B (6)6The GuardianAug 24, 2026
A lot of change applied to one Latin writer6The IndependentAug 7, 2026
Physical lead-tipped writing tool that serves as the digital "edit" icon for making corrections to your work6Daily ThemedMar 6, 2026
Drawer's device6NewsdayJan 22, 2026
Drawing instrument (6)6The SunOct 31, 2025
Stick artist gets for putting things down? (6)6The SunOct 31, 2025
One may write nice LP off (6)6The SunOct 16, 2025
(4/6) "Next, you try the ___ (writing tool) from your stationery box, but the blunt lead tip just breaks off!"6Daily ThemedAug 10, 2025
Crayon6Evening StandardJan 31, 2025
Writing instrument6Eugene ShefferJan 3, 2025
Draw with this6Evening StandardNov 14, 2024
Bit of equipment from school gym caught in zip6The IndependentAug 25, 2024
After losing the lead, it's pointless6The IndependentMar 5, 2024
Puzzle solver's stationery6Daily ThemedFeb 9, 2024
In which to write numbers?6Evening StandardJul 6, 2023
Sudoku solver's stationery6Daily ThemedFeb 6, 2023
Drawing implement6Evening StandardJul 12, 2022
The instrument for a little light writing?6Evening StandardJun 1, 2022
Write figures that can be rubbed out6Evening StandardMar 17, 2022
About PENCIL in crosswords
PENCIL is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 24 times in our database across 20 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Drawing instrument” in the The Independent crossword on September 17, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
PLIANTOne needs to set out to be flexible
ATONALLike many John Cage compositions
OSTENDBelgian port city (6)
SEXTETGroup hanky-panky? Offensive
AFFORDProvide a fellow for duke (6)
TINTINAnimated character with a signature quiff hairstyle
ERRATAMistakes made by deserter in a long period (6)
XEDOUTStruck
CADETSOfficers-to-be
ANKARAThe capital of Turkey
AGOROTThere are 100 in an Israeli shekel
IDIOMS"Good egg" and "bad apple"
LAGGEDLoitered
ETCHESEngraves
Every appearance of PENCIL (24)
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Sep 17, 2026
Drawing instrument · The Independent · 13 Across
Aug 24, 2026
eg an HB or a 2B (6) · The Guardian · 12 Across
Aug 7, 2026
A lot of change applied to one Latin writer · The Independent · 16 Across
Mar 6, 2026
Physical lead-tipped writing tool that serves as the digital "edit" icon for making corrections to your work · Daily Themed · 45 Across
Jan 22, 2026
Drawer's device · Newsday · Across
Oct 31, 2025
Drawing instrument (6) · The Sun · 4 Down
Oct 31, 2025
Stick artist gets for putting things down? (6) · The Sun · 4 Down
Oct 16, 2025
Drawing instrument (6) · The Sun · 14 Across
Oct 16, 2025
One may write nice LP off (6) · The Sun · 14 Across
Jan 31, 2025
Crayon · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Jan 3, 2025
Writing instrument · Eugene Sheffer · 37 Down
Nov 14, 2024
Draw with this · Evening Standard · 8 Down
Aug 25, 2024
Bit of equipment from school gym caught in zip · The Independent · 1 Across
Mar 5, 2024
After losing the lead, it's pointless · The Independent · 10 Down
Feb 9, 2024
Puzzle solver's stationery · Daily Themed · 34 Across
Jul 6, 2023
In which to write numbers? · Evening Standard · 1 Down
Feb 6, 2023
Sudoku solver's stationery · Daily Themed · 33 Down
Jul 12, 2022
Drawing implement · Evening Standard · 1 Across
Jun 1, 2022
The instrument for a little light writing? · Evening Standard · 23 Down
Mar 17, 2022
Write figures that can be rubbed out · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Jun 27, 2020
Writing instrument · Eugene Sheffer · 4 Down
Nov 28, 2018
Crayon · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Aug 7, 2018
Draw with this · Evening Standard · 8 Down