This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, May 11, 2026 (14 Across), the NYT Crossword on Monday, March 23, 2026 (31 Down), the NYT Crossword on Monday, November 17, 2025 (26 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
NYT Crossword, May 11, 2026, 14 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
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AXE as a word: A tool for felling trees or chopping wood etc. consisting of a heavy head flattened to a blade on one side, and a handle attached to it; An ancient weapon consisting of a head that has one or two blades and a long handle.
AXE has been an answer 16 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 5, 2025.
NYT Crossword, March 23, 2026, 31 Down
Answer length: 3 squares
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NYT Crossword, November 17, 2025, 26 Down
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