Crossword clue

“Tool swung at a tree trunk”

This clue appeared as 67-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
AXE
Letters3
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels2

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About this clue

The clue “Tool swung at a tree trunk” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 23, 2026 as 67-Across. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with A and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Tool swung at a tree trunk” clue?+

The answer is AXE (3 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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