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“Weed digger”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Weed digger”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Sunday, November 15, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 3 letters

Hints first

Letters 3
First letter H
Last letter E
H ? E

A 3-letter down entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

H O E

The answer to “Weed digger” is HOE

Letters 3
Direction Down
Published Nov 15, 2026

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 digger” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Sunday, November 15, 2026 as a down 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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Frequently asked questions about “Weed digger”

What is the answer to “Weed digger” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is HOE — a 3-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Sunday, November 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Weed digger”?

The answer HOE contains 3 letters.

Was “Weed digger” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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