Answer: nibs

AnswerCrossword Clue
NIBSSelf-important sort
NIBSHis ...: boss
nibspen point
nibsperson in authority, esp. one who is demanding and tyrannical
NIBSSharpened points of quill pens
NIBSCrushed cacao beans used to make chocolate
NIBSBits of roasted cocoa beans
NIBSBallpoint points
NIBSTwizzlers licorice brand
NIBSLicorice brand
NIBSTool points
NIBSQuill tips
NIBSCertain bills
NIBSHis ... (self-important man)
NIBSBallpoint tips
NIBSTips of pens
NIBSCalligrapher's fine points?
NIBSOld-fashioned pen points
NIBSPoints for writers?
NIBSPen parts
NIBSHis ...
NIBSSharp prongs.
NIBSHis ..., a VIP.
NIBSPenpoints.
NIBSHis ... (self-important one).
NIBSHis ..., oldtime VIP.
NIBSTips.
NIBSParts of pens.
NIBSV.I.P. word, with "his."
NIBSHis Royal ...
NIBSPoints put on paper
NIBSBeaks
NIBSCoffee beans
NIBSHis ..., the V.I.P.
NIBSV.I.P., with "his"
NIBSHis ... (personage)
NIBSHis ..., the boss
NIBSPens' business ends
NIBSHis ... (the nabob)
NIBSHis ..., the bigwig