This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 24, 2026 (55 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.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ L
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TOOL as a word: Any physical device meant to ease or do a task; Any piece of equipment used in a profession, such as a craftsman's.
TOOL has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 24, 2025.
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