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Use a shovel Crossword Clue

We've solved the 3-letter crossword answer for Use a shovel, recently featured on USA Today Crossword

By Suryadeepto Sengupta

Modified Nov 21, 2024, 02:35 AM ET

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Hints For Use a shovel Crossword Clue

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Definition
To move hard-packed earth out of the way, especially downward to make a hole with a shovel. Or to drill, or the like, through rocks, roads, or the like. More generally, to make any similar hole by moving material out of the way.
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Anagram
An anagram of the answer is "GID"
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Synonym
Can also mean "EXCAVATION", "JAB", "JIBE"
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Another Clue
Another clue for the same answer is Archaeological site
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First Letter
The first letter of the answer is "D"

Use a shovel Crossword Answer

The 3-letter word for Use a shovel featured on the USA Today Crossword, 21 Nov, 2024 (25A) is

DIG

(pronounced as "/dɪɡ/")

Definitions of DIG:

DIG(noun)

  1. An archeological or paleontological investigation, or the site where such an investigation is taking place.

  2. A plodding and laborious student.

DIG(verb)

  1. To move hard-packed earth out of the way, especially downward to make a hole with a shovel. Or to drill, or the like, through rocks, roads, or the like. More generally, to make any similar hole by moving material out of the way.

  2. To get by digging; to take from the ground; often with up.

Other Crossword Answers for Use a shovel

This clue was also featured in other publications that had different answers. We've gathered all possible answers here for you to find in one place.

  • DIG (3 Letters) - UNIVERSAL Crossword - 21 May, 2024
  • DIG (3 Letters) - LA TIMES Crossword - 11 Mar, 2024

FAQs

Q1: What is another word for Use a shovel?

Another word for Use a shovel is DIG.

Q2: When was the Use a shovel crossword clue last seen in a puzzle?

The Use a shovel crossword clue was last spotted in the USA Today Crossword on 21 Nov, 2024.

Q3: What is the 3-letter word for the Use a shovel crossword clue?

The 3-letter word for Use a shovel is DIG.

All USA Today Crossword Clues & Answers - 21 Nov, 2024

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