Crossword clue

“Leaf-gathering tool”

This clue appeared as 13-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
RAKE
Letters4
Starts withR
Ends withE
Vowels2

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The clue “Leaf-gathering tool” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 16, 2026 as 13-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with R and ends with E.

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What is the answer to the “Leaf-gathering tool” clue?+

The answer is RAKE (4 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the WSJ Crossword.

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