“Break ground, in a way” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.HOE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Break ground, in a way”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 21, 2025, where it runs at 53 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.