Crossword clue

“Device that helps you make a point in class?”

This clue appeared as 17-Across in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 15, 2026. The answer has 15 letters.

Answer · 15 lettersFirst appearance
PENCILSHARPENER
Letters15
Starts withP
Ends withR
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 15, 202615 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Device that helps you make a point in class?” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 15, 2026 as 17-Across. Its answer is a 15-letter phrase that starts with P and ends with R, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for June 15, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Device that helps you make a point in class?” clue?+

The answer is PENCILSHARPENER (15 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 15, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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