Pen Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Pen?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Pen is STY. Other possible answers include CAN, CAGE, COOP, ENCLOSE, WRITE, CONFINE, ENCLOSURE, HUTCH, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Pen?

We have found 30 possible answers for the crossword clue Pen.

Q: What is another word for Pen?

We list 21 synonyms related to Pen. Common alternatives include PENS, PENT, WRITE, WROTE.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Pen?

Clues like Pen often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Metro, Sunday Mirror, The Sunday Times, The Observer Speedy, Financial Times Polymath, among others.

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These include 10 published crossword answers plus related synonyms.

Crossword clue last updated: 08/02/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes .

Hint 2: Synonyms

STY, CAN, CAGE

Hint 3: Best answers

STY, CAN, CAGE

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All 30 answers for Pen

Pen with 3 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
STY	3
CAN	3

Pen with 4 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
CAGE	4
COOP	4
PENS	4
PENT	4

Pen with 5 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
WRITE	5
HUTCH	5
WROTE	5

Pen with 6 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
ENCAGE	6
INDITE	6
PENNED	6
WRITES	6

Pen with 7 letters (9)

Answer	Letters
ENCLOSE	7
CONFINE	7
COMPOSE	7
INDITED	7
INDITES	7
PENNING	7
PLAYPEN	7

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WRITING	7
WRITTEN	7

Pen with 8 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
COMPOSED	8
COMPOSES	8
INDITING	8
PLAYPENS	8

Pen with 9 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
ENCLOSURE	9
COMPOSING	9

Pen with 12 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
PENITENTIARY	12

Pen with 14 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
PENITENTIARIES	14

Synonyms for Pen

We found 21 synonyms.

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What's the best solution for Pen?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Pen is STY. Other possible answers include CAN, CAGE, COOP, ENCLOSE, WRITE, CONFINE, ENCLOSURE, HUTCH, among others.

How many solutions are there for Pen?

We have found 30 possible answers for the crossword clue Pen.

How do I find a solution for Pen?

Use the length filters to match the number of squares in your grid, then type any letters you already have into the solver. You can also browse every listed answer below, or try a similar clue if this wording is slightly different.

What is another word for Pen?

We list 21 synonyms related to Pen. Common alternatives include PENS, PENT, WRITE, WROTE.

Which crosswords feature clues like Pen?

Clues like Pen often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Metro, Sunday Mirror, The Sunday Times, The Observer Speedy, Financial Times Polymath, among others.

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