Pencil

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A writing or drawing instrument with a graphite core encased in wood.

“She sharpened her pencil before taking the test.”

writing toolgraphite stick

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Good mix of common letters, E and I vowels.

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Worth 10 points with useful C and L.

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