Crossword clue
Graphite crossword clue
We have 8 answers for the clue “Graphite”, from 3–10 letters. The most likely answer is PLUMBAGO.
All answers for “Graphite”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| WAD | 3 | Cumbrian dialect name for black lead |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| LEAD | 4 | Core of a pencil |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| CARBON | 6 | Element of which graphite is a form |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| PLUMBAGO Best match | 8 | Old name for graphite |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| BLACK LEAD | 9 | Traditional name for graphite |
| ALLOTROPE | 9 | Graphite is one of carbon |
| LUBRICANT | 9 | Use of powdered graphite |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| PENCIL LEAD | 10 | Writing core made of graphite |
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What does “Graphite” mean?
A soft grey-black form of carbon, used in pencils, as a dry lubricant and in electrodes. It has older names that survive mostly in crosswords.
Solving tip
PLUMBAGO (8) is the traditional answer, with BLACK LEAD at (5,4). If the slot is short, LEAD refers to the pencil core, which is graphite despite the name.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Graphite"?
The most likely answer is PLUMBAGO (8 letters) — Old name for graphite. Other common answers are BLACK LEAD (9), LEAD (4), CARBON (6), PENCIL LEAD (10).
How many letters are in the answer to "Graphite"?
Answers to "Graphite" range from 3–10 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.