What is the answer to "Pens with troughs" in the USA Today Crossword?

The answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Pens with troughs" is STIES (5 letters).

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Pens with troughs USA Today Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the August 17, 2026 puzzle

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STIES

5 letters · Across · last seen August 17, 2026

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