This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, April 2, 2026 (5 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Thursday puzzles often have a trick, such as a rebus (several letters in one square) or answers that bend the rules.
Answer length: 3 squares
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S _ _
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SAW as a word: A tool with a toothed blade used for cutting hard substances, in particular wood or metal; Such a tool with an abrasive coating instead of teeth.
SAW has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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