Speaking about pens only half working Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Speaking about pens only half working featured in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle on May 12, 2026. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is OPERATING.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% OPERATING Speaking about pens only half working (9) The Telegraph Cryptic May 12, 2026
3% INSPIRE Iris worked with pen to stimulate the imagination (7) The Times Quick Cryptic May 1, 2026
3% MACRAME Staff penning sheep work with knotted rope (7) The Times Cryptic Apr 28, 2026
3% SWEAT Hard work, so to speak (5) Newsday Mar 22, 2026
3% MIMES They don't speak at work (5) Universal Mar 15, 2026
3% SECTORAL Group speaking about district (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Mar 13, 2026
2% STY Farm pen (3) LA Times Daily May 11, 2026
2% NERDOUT Speak passionately about a beloved topic, say (7) Universal May 10, 2026
2% JOKE Speak in jest (4) The Telegraph Mini May 7, 2026
2% IRONED Anger about working day decreased? (6) The Telegraph Cryptic May 5, 2026

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