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“Weed-chopping tools”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Weed-chopping tools”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, May 26, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 4 letters

Hints first

Letters 4
First letter H
Last letter S
H ? ? S

A 4-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

H O E S

The answer to “Weed-chopping tools” is HOES

Letters 4
Direction Down
Published May 26, 2026

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter H starts with

The clue “Weed-chopping tools” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is HOES — a 4-letter word that begins with H and ends with S.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. 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 HOES

HOES has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Weed-chopping tools”

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

The verified answer is HOES — a 4-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

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

The answer HOES contains 4 letters.

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

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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