NYT Crossword · 40 Down
“Garden tool” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Wednesday, July 1, 2026 as 40 Down. The answer has 3 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
Answer
NYT Crossword · Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · 40 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Jul 1, 2026 · 40 Down · 3 letters
- May 8, 2025 · 63 Across · 5 letters
- May 13, 2022 · 25 Down · 4 letters
- Jul 30, 2019 · 52 Down · 5 letters
- Mar 16, 2015 · 45 Across · 3 letters
- Jul 15, 2013 · 21 Down · 3 letters
- May 9, 2012 · 13 Down · 5 letters
- May 9, 2012 · 59 Down · 3 letters
- Mar 9, 2009 · 41 Across · 3 letters
- May 25, 2006 · 22 Across · 6 letters
- Jan 27, 2002 · 64 Across · 5 letters
- Feb 7, 2000 · 41 Across · 5 letters
- Dec 15, 1997 · 7 Down · 4 letters
- Nov 7, 1997 · 12 Across · 7 letters
- Dec 31, 1996 · 49 Across · 4 letters
- Jul 31, 1995 · 58 Down · 3 letters
- Apr 20, 1994 · 1 Across · 5 letters
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The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Across
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- 6Kind of party crossword clue4 letters
- 10Counter, as a claim crossword clue5 letters
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- 26It's just a little bit off crossword clue8 letters
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- 29Chocolate toffee bar since 1981 crossword clue4 letters
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Down
- 1Automotive giant headquartered in Austin, Tex. crossword clue5 letters
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- 22On the other hand, in brief crossword clue3 letters
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- 26Mo. parts crossword clue3 letters
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Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “Garden tool”?
The answer has 3 letters. It starts with H and ends with E, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Garden tool” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 40 Down. It has appeared 17 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Garden tool” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is HOE. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.