"The ___ is mightier than the sword" (writing equipment)

3 letters16 AcrossLast seen February 4, 2026

If you're working on the Daily Themed Crossword for February 4, 2026 and got stuck on the clue “"The ___ is mightier than the sword" (writing equipment)”, you're in the right place. Below is the verified answer, plus context about the clue and links to every other clue from the same puzzle.

Answer

16P
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About this clue

The clue “"The ___ is mightier than the sword" (writing equipment)” was published in the Daily Themed Crossword on February 4, 2026, where it appeared as 16 Across. The solution is PEN — a 3-letter word that fits the 3-square across entry in the grid.

Daily Themed Crossword is a puzzle game by PlaySimple Games, available on iOS and Android. Each daily puzzle has a unifying theme that ties several of the longer clues together, and is sized 13×13 for the standard Themed edition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to ""The ___ is mightier than the sword" (writing equipment)" in Daily Themed Crossword?
The answer is PEN, a 3-letter word that appeared as 16 Across in the puzzle dated February 4, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to ""The ___ is mightier than the sword" (writing equipment)" have?
The answer has 3 letters: PEN.
When did the clue ""The ___ is mightier than the sword" (writing equipment)" appear in Daily Themed Crossword?
This clue most recently appeared on February 4, 2026.
Where can I find the full solution to the February 4, 2026 Daily Themed Crossword?
You can find the complete solved grid and every answer at our puzzle page for February 4, 2026.
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