What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Puts pen to paper" from April 21, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Puts pen to paper”

This clue appeared as 53-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

WRITES

Letters6

Starts withW

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 21, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Puts pen to paper” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 21, 2026 as 53-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with W and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Puts pen to paper” clue?+

The answer is WRITES (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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