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
6% CREAMALE Quaff that despite its name is actually nondairy (8) The Atlantic Mar 22, 2026
5% PEN Writing tool (3) Commuter May 5, 2026
5% ROME Capital city that's home to the Spanish steps, despite its name (4) New York Times Midi May 2, 2026
5% PENS Writing tools (4) Commuter Mar 2, 2026
5% FOX Flying ___ (kind of bat, despite its name) (3) New York Times Mini Feb 11, 2026
5% PENCIL Graphite writing tool, HB ... (6)
4% PUSHON Continue despite obstacles (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic May 9, 2026
4% REALLY In actuality (6) The Times Concise May 6, 2026
4% OHCOOL "That's actually pretty neat!" (6) New York Times Apr 29, 2026

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