Writing end of a pen — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the July 26 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
NIB
3 letters
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Where this clue appears
July 26 2026
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword July 26 2026
NIB
Tip for a writer?
NIB
3
Pen part that may leak ink
NIB
3
Pen's pointy end
NIB
3
Sharpie tip
NIB
3
Pen's sharp end
NIB
3
Writing part of a pen
NIB
3
Sharp end of a pen
NIB
3
Pointed pen part
NIB
3
Tip for a calligrapher?
NIB
3
Pointed part of a pen
NIB
3
Pointy part of a pen
NIB
3
Pen's pointed end
NIB
3
Crustacean that is the symbol for the zodiac sign Cancer
CRAB
4
Casual shirt without buttons
TEE
3
"This too shall ___"
PASS
4
Hawkeye State with three vowels in its name
IOWA
4
"___ Be There for You" (song by The Rembrandts)
ILL
3
"... and to ___ good night!": 2 wds.
ALLA
4
Singer ___ Stefani of "Rich Girl"
GWEN
4
Sir ___ McCartney who was a member of the Beatles
PAUL
4
Actress Adams of "Drop Dead Gorgeous"
AMY
3
Citrus fruit whose wedges form happy little smiles on your breakfast plate, making grumpy mornings impossible
ORANGE
6
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