What is the answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Paltry pencil" from September 7, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Paltry pencil”

This clue appeared as 5-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, September 7, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

STUB

Letters4

Starts withS

Ends withB

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Sep 7, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Paltry pencil” ran in the WSJ Crossword on September 7, 2026 as 5-Down. 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 “Paltry pencil” clue?+

The answer is STUB (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of September 7, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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