This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 28, 2025 (13 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 (35 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
NYT Crossword, December 28, 2025, 13 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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AXE as a word: A tool for felling trees or chopping wood etc. consisting of a heavy head flattened to a blade on one side, and a handle attached to it; An ancient weapon consisting of a head that has one or two blades and a long handle.
AXE has been an answer 16 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 5, 2025.
NYT Crossword, November 5, 2025, 35 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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