“Device that helps you make a point in class?” crossword clue
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•••••••••••••••PENCILSHARPENER
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PENCILSHARPENER is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Device that helps you make a point in class?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 15, 2026, where it runs at 17 Across and fills 15 squares. It crosses 15 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jun 15, 2026 grid1DTrips around the track4 ltrs›2DDrink that might cause brain freeze4 ltrs›3DCertain group of hip-hop performers9 ltrs›4D[Not my mistake]3 ltrs›5DWhite blood cell producer said to be shaped like a coffee bean6 ltrs›6DFire truck attachment4 ltrs›7DCondition that may be treated with meds like Concerta4 ltrs›8DSoul from Seoul3 ltrs›9DFloppy part of a beagle3 ltrs›10DFalse reason given for doing something7 ltrs›11DOn the ___ system5 ltrs›12DNatural paradises5 ltrs›13D"___ not worthy!" ("Wayne's World" quote)4 ltrs›18DNot take "no" for an answer6 ltrs›19DFashion designer Rabanne4 ltrs›
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Jun 15, 20261ATops of cups4 ltrs›5ACanine command5 ltrs›10A"That was a close one!"4 ltrs›14ACash crop of northern Brazil4 ltrs›15ASpeaker stands5 ltrs›16AWas a passenger4 ltrs›20ABrief moment3 ltrs›21ARequire4 ltrs›
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