Digging tool Crossword Clue

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Digging tool Crossword Answer

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SHOVEL

(6 letters)

PICKAXE

(7 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it
2. a sturdy hand shovel that can be pushed into the earth with the foot
(verb)
1. dig (up) with a spade

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DIGGING (noun)
1. the act of digging
TOOL (verb)
1. ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it
2. drive
TOOL (noun)
1. the means whereby some act is accomplished
2. a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

SHOVEL
(6 letters)
PICKAXE
(7 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
SPAED

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