“Place for a pencil sharpener” crossword clue
Answer
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K
••••DESK
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DESK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Place for a pencil sharpener”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 30, 2025, where it runs at 1 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
Oct 30, 2025 grid1DSoup stock in Japanese cuisine5 ltrs›2D*The ones over there5 ltrs›3DWashington, Jefferson or Madison10 ltrs›4DAlready heard, say4 ltrs›
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