May 28, 2026 Daily / 16A / 3 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Crossword
Long-handled gardening tool or immoral pleasure seeker, per contestant Ken Jennings on "Jeopardy!" (incorrectly) NYT Crossword Clue
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Hint
This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 3-letter slot.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue: Long-handled gardening tool or immoral pleasure seeker, per contestant Ken Jennings on "Jeopardy!" (incorrectly), first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a reference clue.
- This clue leans on a named person, work, title, or quoted phrase. Identify the reference, then fit it into a 3-letter slot.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 16A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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HOE
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
HOE is the 3-letter answer for the clue: Long-handled gardening tool or immoral pleasure seeker, per contestant Ken Jennings on "Jeopardy!" (incorrectly). The clue points to a specific reference rather than a broad synonym, which is why exact spelling matters. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 16A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: HOE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Reference clue.
- HOE has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 16A.
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Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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