“#2s, e.g.” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PENCILS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “#2s, e.g.”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 11, 2025, where it runs at 1 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 11, 2025 grid1AGet an engine going7 ltrs›13ACost-efficient8 ltrs›16AJargon heard at Comic-Con or in a D&D game, humorously9 ltrs›19ASpecially trained teams6 ltrs›23ARiver featured in the Rig Veda5 ltrs›26APride parade participant?4 ltrs›28A___ fly3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 11, 20258AIncurs an extra service charge, perhaps5 ltrs›15AGeorges ___, "Habanera" composer5 ltrs›18AClearing5 ltrs›20A"Tubular!"3 ltrs›22AMovement in "The Nutcracker"4 ltrs›24AFruit-filled loaf9 ltrs›27AOwn up9 ltrs›29AAntarctic explorer for whom a sea is named9 ltrs›
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