Crossword clue

“Take an ax to”

This clue appeared as 112-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
HEW
Letters3
Starts withH
Ends withW
Vowels1

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The clue “Take an ax to” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 3, 2026 as 112-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with H and ends with W.

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What is the answer to the “Take an ax to” clue?+

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

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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