Crossword clue

“Long-handled gardening tool or immoral pleasure seeker, per contestant Ken Jennings on "Jeopardy!" (incorrectly)”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, May 28, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

HOE

Letters3

Starts withH

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
May 28, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Long-handled gardening tool or immoral pleasure seeker, per contestant Ken Jennings on "Jeopardy!" (incorrectly)” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 28, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with H and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Long-handled gardening tool or immoral pleasure seeker, per contestant Ken Jennings on "Jeopardy!" (incorrectly)” clue?+

The answer is HOE (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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