What is the answer to "___ pen" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "___ pen" is GEL (3 letters).

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___ pen USA Today Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the October 7, 2026 puzzle

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GEL

3 letters · Across · last seen October 7, 2026

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