“"Pencils down!"” crossword clue
Answer
T
I
M
E
••••TIME
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TIME is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “"Pencils down!"”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 9, 2026, where it runs at 42 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Mar 9, 2026 grid26DSmall castle tower6 ltrs›29DCorkscrew-shaped pasta6 ltrs›33DOpal or ruby3 ltrs›36D"Enough already!"4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Mar 9, 20261AConstellation word before Major or Minor4 ltrs›5ASomething to blow off or let off5 ltrs›10A"So-o-o cute!"3 ltrs›13AWestern defense grp.4 ltrs›14A"I ___ been a contender ..."6 ltrs›15ALead-in to natal or nuptial3 ltrs›16A*Outdoor sport with sticks (1979, 1984)11 ltrs›18AGentle touch3 ltrs›
Back to the full Mar 9, 2026 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.