Hole-boring tool Crossword Clue

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Hole-boring tool Crossword Answer

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AUGER

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GIMLET

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
2. learn by repetition
(noun)
1. systematic training by multiple repetitions
2. similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

HOLE (noun)
1. informal terms for a difficult situation
2. one playing period (from tee to green) on a golf course
HOLE (verb)
1. hit the ball into the hole
2. make holes in
BORING (noun)
1. the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum
2. the act of drilling
BORING (adjective)
1. so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

AUGER
(5 letters)
GIMLET
(6 letters)

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