What is the answer to "Worn-down pencil" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Worn-down pencil" is NUB (3 letters).

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Worn-down pencil WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the October 11, 2026 puzzle

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NUB

3 letters · Across · last seen October 11, 2026

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