Graphite was given What name when it was mistaken for lead? (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PLUMBAGO Graphite was given What name when it was mistaken for lead? (8) (8)
6% UFOS What drones might be mistaken for (4) New York Times Jul 24, 2026
6% ERRED Was mistaken (5) New York Times Jun 28, 2026
5% IIRC "Unless I'm mistaken . . .," in a text (4) USA Today Jul 30, 2026
5% CLUE Lead (4) New York Times Jul 25, 2026
5% HIS Old what's-___-name (3)
5% ERICA Female given name; I care (anag.) (5) The Telegraph Mini Jul 20, 2026
5% ORNOT ". . . but I could be mistaken" (5) USA Today Jul 19, 2026
5% PENCIL Graphite writing implement (6) (6) Puzzler Jul 18, 2026
5% SOANDSO Ol' what's-his-name (7) USA Today Jul 14, 2026
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