Writing tool that needs sharpening (6) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Writing tool that needs sharpening (6) . 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 6 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PENCIL.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PENCIL Writing tool that needs sharpening (6) (6)
8% HONE Sharpen (4) Eugene Sheffer Oct 14, 2025
8% PILOTPENS Writing tool prototypes? (9) Universal Oct 3, 2025
8% HONED Sharpened (5) New York Times Sep 28, 2025
8% D Sharpen (1) USA Today Quick Sep 13, 2025
8% PEN Writing tool (3) Family Time Jul 13, 2025
7% PENS Glitter ___ (sparkly writing tools) (4) USA Today Oct 10, 2025
7% STROP Razor sharpener (5) Thomas Joseph Sep 18, 2025
7% HONES Sharpens (5) Eugene Sheffer Aug 6, 2025
7% POINTLESS It's in need of a sharpener, silly! (9) (9)
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