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% NOTICE What's given when quitting job as spy (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 20, 2026
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% THINGUMMY What's-its-name (9) (9) The Guardian Quick Aug 21, 2026
5% AHEAD Leading (5) LA Times Daily Aug 16, 2026
5% ONTOP In the lead (5) New York Times Aug 9, 2026
5% TERRY Cloth used for towels; male given name (5) The Telegraph Mini Aug 7, 2026
5% CAUSES Leads to (6) Commuter Aug 5, 2026
5% IIRC "Unless I'm mistaken . . .," in a text (4) USA Today Jul 30, 2026
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