| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Writing instrument with an inapt name | LA Times Daily | 03 Feb 2025 |
| Writing tool that, despite its name, actually contains graphite | USA Today | 06 Nov 2021 |
| Writer I found in confines of cell attached to main prison | The Telegraph Toughie | 13 Jun 2019 |
| Writer raises eyebrows after show | ||
| Number 2, for one | New York Times | 23 Nov 2018 |
| Number 2, for one | ||
| Sharpener insert | USA Today | 08 May 2017 |
| Sharpener insert | ||
| Misnamed writing tool | ||
| Misnamed writing implement | ||
| Number one #2? | ||
| No. 2 is one | ||
| Number 2, e.g. | ||
| Misnamed writing tool | ||
| Misnamed writing tool | ||
| Test-taker's tool | ||
| No. 2 or No. 4 | ||
| S.A.T. taker's need | ||
| You may be using one now | ||
| Handy instrument. | ||
| Steno's tool. |