“Pointed end of a pen” crossword clue
Answer
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•••NIB
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NIB is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Pointed end of a pen”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 30, 2025, where it runs at 5 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
Dec 30, 2025 grid5DNothing3 ltrs›6DDr. Seuss' "And to Think That ___ It on Mulberry Street"4 ltrs›7D4 on a par 3, e.g.5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Dec 30, 20251AScoundrels4 ltrs›8AParts not filled in4 ltrs›12ACookies with their name embossed on them5 ltrs›14APrefix with -metric3 ltrs›15AAttracts5 ltrs›17ASomething to wave with pride?9 ltrs›19ASardinia, e.g., to Sardinians5 ltrs›20A"Absolument!"6 ltrs›
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