This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Saturday, July 25, 2026 (13 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 3 squares
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HOE as a word: (when not otherwise specified) An agricultural and horticultural hand tool consisting of a long handle with a flat blade fixed perpendicular to it at the end...; Any of various tools for scraping, scratching, digging, or stirring soil or other materials.
HOE has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 16, 2025.
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