What is the answer to the NYT Mini Crossword clue "Soil-loosening tool" from July 25, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Soil-loosening tool”

This clue appeared as 13-Down in the NYT Mini Crossword on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The answer has 3 letters.

Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance

HOE

Letters3

Starts withH

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Mini
Jul 25, 20263 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Soil-loosening tool” ran in the NYT Mini Crossword on July 25, 2026 as 13-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with H and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Soil-loosening tool” clue?+

The answer is HOE (3 letters), from the NYT Mini Crossword of July 25, 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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