This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 (14 Across). 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
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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