“Ideal instrument for shaping wood surfaces?” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MODELPLANE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Ideal instrument for shaping wood surfaces?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 15, 2025, where it runs at 50 Across and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 15, 2025 grid29DArea of greatest danger10 ltrs›37DKind of collar4 ltrs›38DIt's blowing in the wind4 ltrs›39D"___ what ___"3 ltrs›40D"Dude …"3 ltrs›41DHumorist who describes his stint working as a Macy's Christmas elf in "Santaland Diaries"7 ltrs›46DEfficiency stat not needed in an E.V.3 ltrs›47DScratch6 ltrs›51DOveract5 ltrs›52DVisibly afraid5 ltrs›
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Oct 15, 20251AAuto on the autobahn3 ltrs›4ASign of justice5 ltrs›9AMiddling grade5 ltrs›14AAcknowledgment of applause, maybe3 ltrs›15ALead-up to a ski jump5 ltrs›16ASpots for solar panels5 ltrs›17AReally spectacular drill component?9 ltrs›19AMidwest city known as the "Rubber Capital of the World"5 ltrs›
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