Crossword clue

“Throwing a ball and grasping a pencil, e.g.”

This clue appeared as 27-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
MOTORSKILLS
Letters11
Starts withM
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 11, 202511 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Throwing a ball and grasping a pencil, e.g.” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 11, 2025 as 27-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with M and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Throwing a ball and grasping a pencil, e.g.” clue?+

The answer is MOTORSKILLS (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 11, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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