Related Clues:

• Small lump
• Central portion
• Worn-down end
• Crux of the matter
• In the ___ of (among)
• Pencil stump, e.g.
• Worn-down pencil
• Inner location
• Very short pencil
• Centre
• Well-used pencil
• Small piece
• Worn-down piece
• Well-worn pencil
• Central region