What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Well-used pencil, say" from October 29, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Well-used pencil, say”

This clue appeared as 65-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

STUB

Letters4

Starts withS

Ends withB

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 29, 20254 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Well-used pencil, say” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 29, 2025 as 65-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with B.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Well-used pencil, say” clue?+

The answer is STUB (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 29, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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