Cut out Daily / 7D / 3 letters
Puzzle clues NYT Crossword
Woodcutter's tool NYT Crossword Clue
Use the hint first, then reveal the answer only if you need it.
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: Woodcutter's 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 57A in the NYT Crossword, so check the Down crossings for confirmation.
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AXE
Explanation
Why This Answer Fits
AXE is the 3-letter answer for the clue: Woodcutter's tool. The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 57A, 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 57A.
Position 57A
Answer length 3
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
May 18, 2026 Daily / 57A / 3 letters
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