"If I ___ a Carpenter" Crossword Clue

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"If I ___ a Carpenter" Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

CARPENTER (noun)
1. a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
CARPENTER (verb)
1. work as a carpenter

Hint 2: Anagram

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