Carpenter pencil's lack Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Carpenter pencil's lack that was published at USA Today crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Carpenter pencils lack" points towards the absence of a specific feature in carpenter pencils, which is the ERASER. Here's why this answer fits the clue:

• Carpenter pencils: Carpenter pencils are specialized tools used by carpenters for marking wood, and one common feature they lack is an attached eraser.
• Lack: The term "lack" indicates that something is missing or not present, emphasizing the absence of a particular attribute or component.
• Eraser: An eraser is a tool used to remove pencil marks. In the case of carpenter pencils, they do not have an eraser, contrasting with regular pencils commonly used for writing or drawing.

Therefore, the answer "ERASER" aligns perfectly with the clue "Carpenter pencils lack" as it highlights the missing component typically found in other types of pencils.

Definition of "ERASER"

a piece of soft rubber or plastic used to rub out something written.

 The Crossword clue "Carpenter pencil's lack" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
USA Today	29 June 2022	ERASER
Universal	12 September 2018	ERASER