Crossword clue

“Pen that isn't used for writing, in brief”

This clue appeared as 38-Across in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 25, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
ECIG
Letters4
Starts withE
Ends withG
Vowels2

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The clue “Pen that isn't used for writing, in brief” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 25, 2026 as 38-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with E and ends with G.

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What is the answer to the “Pen that isn't used for writing, in brief” clue?+

The answer is ECIG (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 25, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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