This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 10, 2026 (24 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
Answer length: 6 squares
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First and last letters
A _ _ _ _ S
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AUGERS as a word: A tool used to bore holes in the ground, e.g. for fence posts; A carpenter's tool for boring holes longer than those bored by a gimlet.
AUGERS has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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