“Sword's alternative” crossword clue
Answer
P
E
N
•••PEN
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PEN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sword's alternative”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 3, 2026, where it runs at 34 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
Oct 3, 2026 grid9DGreek actress who brought Elektra, Penelope, Antigone and Helen of Troy to the screen10 ltrs›21DMaya Angelou's "Phenomenal ___"5 ltrs›31DLo-___3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 3, 20261AFive-note jingle for "The Gift That Grows"10 ltrs›11ATech news site4 ltrs›15AMessage that comes with a pointer10 ltrs›16ASymbol of love4 ltrs›17AChanges in form, but not in essence10 ltrs›18ATo: Abbr.4 ltrs›19ACookie, e.g.7 ltrs›20AQuestion in a stalemate7 ltrs›
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