“Garden tool” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••SPADE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SPADE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Garden tool”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 8, 2025, where it runs at 63 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 8, 2025.
Crossing entries
May 8, 2025 grid40DObstructed, as an opening8 ltrs›47DLissome6 ltrs›51DAuthor ___-René Lesage5 ltrs›58DSharp set?4 ltrs›63DFill fully3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jul 1, 2026NYT Crossword40 Down•••HOEMay 8, 2025NYT Crossword63 Across•••••SPADEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••SPADE5 ltrs
•••HOE3 ltrs
••••RAKE4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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