What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Bygone writing accessory" from October 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Bygone writing accessory”

This clue appeared as 4-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance

INKWELL

Letters7

Starts withI

Ends withL

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 27, 20267 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Bygone writing accessory” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 27, 2026 as 4-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with I and ends with L.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Bygone writing accessory” clue?+

The answer is INKWELL (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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