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“Weed-chopping tool”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Weed-chopping tool”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, September 23, 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 Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

H O E

The answer to “Weed-chopping tool” is HOE

Letters 3
Direction Across
Published Sep 23, 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 “Weed-chopping tool” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, September 23, 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
“Earth agitator” May 8, 2026 “Weeder's implement” Feb 1, 2026 “Break some ground” Jul 31, 2025 “Gardening tool” Jun 4, 2025 “Weed whacker” May 25, 2025 “Weed-chopping farm tool” May 6, 2025 “Weed chopper” Apr 30, 2025 “Weed whacker” Mar 9, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Weed-chopping tool”

What is the answer to “Weed-chopping tool” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HOE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Weed-chopping tool”?

The answer HOE contains 3 letters.

Was “Weed-chopping tool” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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