The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word GRAPHITE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
The lead in pencils, actually crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| GRAPHITE | 100 % | 8 |
Why may GRAPHITE be the right solution?
The answer "GRAPHITE" is the right solution because it is the material commonly used as the "lead" in pencils, even though it is not actually made of lead.
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Crossword Answer definitions
GRAPHITE noun- An allotrope of carbon, consisting of planes of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal arrays with the planes stacked loosely, that is used as a dry lubricant and in "lead" pencils.
- Short for graphite-reinforced plastic, a composite plastic made with graphite fibers noted for light weight strength and stiffness.
- A grey colour.
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