Writing tool that, despite its name, actually contains graphite Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LEADPENCIL Writing tool that, despite its name, actually contains graphite (10) USA Today Nov 6, 2021
5% PEN Writing tool (3) Puzzler Backwords Oct 25, 2025
5% PENS Glitter ___ (sparkly writing tools) (4) USA Today Oct 10, 2025
5% PILOTPENS Writing tool prototypes? (9) Universal Oct 3, 2025
5% GREATDANE *Canine that originated in Germany, despite its name (9) Universal Sep 8, 2025
5% ROSE White Zinfandel, e.g., despite its name (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 5, 2025
5% PENCIL Graphite writing tool, HB ... (6)
4% ESSE In ____, actual (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 8, 2025
4% HOLDER Container (6) Commuter Nov 7, 2025
4% INFACT Actually like French fries containing carbon (2,4) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Nov 1, 2025

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