This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
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A _ _ E
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ADZE as a word: A cutting tool that has a curved blade set at a right angle to the handle and is used in shaping wood; To shape a material using an adze.
ADZE has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 22, 2025.
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