Crossword clue
“Carpentry tool”
This clue appeared as 1-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
DRILLLetters5
Starts withD
Ends withL
Vowels1
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Carpentry tool” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on August 19, 2026 as 1-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with D and ends with L, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Carpentry tool” clue?+
The answer is DRILL (5 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of August 19, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Mini.
How do I find other NYT Mini answers?+
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