| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| NUBS | Worn-down pencils, say |
| NUBS | Worn-down pencils |
| NUBS | Well-worn pencils |
| STUBS | Well-worn pencils |
| TIMESUP | "Pencils down" |
| TIMESUP | "Pencils down!" |
| TIME | "Pencils down!" |
| TIMESUP | "Put your pencils down!" |
| TIME | "Put down your pencils" |
| TESTILY | "What do you mean, 'Time's up, put down your pencils'?" Tom said ... |
