“Paltry pencil”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Paltry pencil”, last seen on September 7, 2026.

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S??B

A 4-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

STUB

The answer to “Paltry pencil” is STUB

Letters4

DirectionDown

PublishedSep 7, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Paltry pencil” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Monday, September 7, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is STUB — a 4-letter word that begins with S and ends with B.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Paltry pencil”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Paltry pencil” is STUB — a 4-letter down entry from the September 7, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

STUB has 4 letters — 1 vowel and 3 consonants.

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