Fire ... or a firefighter's tool Daily / 30A / 3 letters
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Sharp-edged tool NYT Crossword Clue
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AXE
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Why This Answer Fits
AXE is the 3-letter answer for the clue "Sharp-edged tool". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 59A, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: AXE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- AXE has 3 letters, matching the required slot for 59A.
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Hint
Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Sharp-edged tool", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 3-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- At 3 letters, this is a compact entry, so one crossing letter can change the solve quickly.
- This clue appears at 59A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
Position 59A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
June 28, 2026 Daily / 59A / 3 letters
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