“Woodworking tool” crossword clue
Answer
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D
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••••ADZE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ADZE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Woodworking tool”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 22, 2025, where it runs at 4 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 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 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on December 22, 2025.
Crossing entries
Dec 22, 2025 grid1ADeep sleeps5 ltrs›14AOne of a battery's poles5 ltrs›17ASaxophone, trumpet, piano and bass, perhaps11 ltrs›20A"Garfield" dog4 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 7, 2026NYT Crossword53 Down••••ADZEFeb 6, 2026NYT Crossword24 Down•••••LATHEDec 22, 2025NYT Crossword4 Down••••ADZEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••ADZE4 ltrs
•••••LATHE5 ltrs
••••••ROUTER6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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