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“Gardening tool”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Gardening tool”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, June 4, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 3 letters

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter H
Last letter E
H ? E

A 3-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

H O E

The answer to “Gardening tool” is HOE

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Jun 4, 2025

Letter analysis: the 3-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 3 of 3 positions
Vowels 2 67% of word
Consonants 1 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Gardening tool” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is HOE — a 3-letter word that begins with H and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 1 consonant. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer HOE

HOE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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More clues from the June 4, 2025 puzzle

Wednesday Newsday Crossword
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Frequently asked questions about “Gardening tool”

What is the answer to “Gardening tool” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HOE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Gardening tool”?

The answer HOE contains 3 letters.

Was “Gardening tool” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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