“Pen name” crossword clue
Answer
B
I
C
•••BIC
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BIC is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Pen name”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 2, 2026, where it runs at 1 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 2, 2026 grid1DCaption below the first of two photos6 ltrs›2DOpposite of exodus6 ltrs›3DDumbbell exercises5 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••BIC3 ltrs
••••••••••NOMDEPLUME10 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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