Crossword clue

“Wood-shaping tool”

This clue appeared as 38-Down in the WSJ Crossword on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
ADZE
Letters4
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels2

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
ADZ31 of 2
ADZE41 of 2

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About this clue

The clue “Wood-shaping tool” ran in the WSJ Crossword on July 16, 2026 as 38-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Wood-shaping tool” clue?+

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

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the WSJ Crossword, most recently on July 16, 2026.

How do I find other WSJ Crossword answers?+

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