The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word LEAD PENCIL which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2025.
Writing instrument with an inapt name crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LEAD PENCIL | 100 % | 11 |
Why may LEAD-PENCIL be the right solution?
The answer "LEAD PENCIL" is correct because even though it is called a "lead" pencil, it actually contains graphite, not lead.
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