Crossword clue
“Garden tool”
This clue appeared as 40-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersSeen 2 times
HOELetters3
Starts withH
Ends withE
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| HOE | 3 | 1 of 2 |
| SPADE | 5 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Garden tool” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 1, 2026 as 40-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with H and ends with E.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for July 1, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Garden tool” clue?+
The answer is HOE (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 1, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on July 1, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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