“Worn-down pencil”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Worn-down pencil”, last seen on October 11, 2026.

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N?B

A 3-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

NUB

The answer to “Worn-down pencil” is NUB

Letters3

DirectionAcross

PublishedOct 11, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Worn-down pencil” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, October 11, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is NUB — a 3-letter word that begins with N and ends with B.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 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 “Worn-down pencil”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Worn-down pencil” is NUB — a 3-letter across entry from the October 11, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

NUB has 3 letters — 1 vowel and 2 consonants.

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