This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, March 13, 2026 (24 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 3 squares
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P _ _
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PEN as a word: A tool, originally made from a feather but now usually a small tubular instrument, containing ink used to write or make marks; (transitive) To write (an article, a book, etc.).
PEN has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since March 13, 2026.
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