Crossword answer
RIPSAW
6 letters · Used for 8 different clues · 10 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, October 2, 2026
Letter pattern
RIPSAW
Clues that lead to RIPSAW
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Woodcutter? (6)6The GuardianOct 2, 2026
Many-toothed metal tool6New York TimesSep 2, 2026
Does it tear as it cuts?6Evening StandardJul 10, 2026
Tool with coarse teeth6New York TimesApr 16, 2026
Lumber cutter6Eugene ShefferMar 31, 2026
Lumber mill cutter6Eugene ShefferFeb 6, 2026
Oddly, Raid insect repellent is something the chippy uses6The IndependentOct 2, 2024
Is it for cutting deadwood?6Evening StandardNov 29, 2019
About RIPSAW in crosswords
RIPSAW is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 10 times in our database across 8 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Woodcutter? (6)” in the The Guardian crossword on October 2, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
PASCALQuietly losing his head scoundrel is under a degree of pressure
FELONYAny serious crime
AWAKENBecome aware of a possibly weak point
GARAGECarport
POSSUMOne can play it still
COGENTClear and convincing (6)
DEALERTrader
PRETTYFairly pleasing to the eye (6)
PLOVERShore bird
TOUCANFroot Loops' bird mascot
PLENTYLots can be supplied in extremes of penury
INJESTJust for laughs
PATDRYBlot with a paper towel
ELVIRAOak Ridge Boys hit song
Every appearance of RIPSAW (10)
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Oct 2, 2026
Woodcutter? (6) · The Guardian · 17 Down
Sep 2, 2026
Many-toothed metal tool · New York Times · 61 Across
Jul 10, 2026
Does it tear as it cuts? · Evening Standard · 35 Down
Apr 16, 2026
Tool with coarse teeth · New York Times · 43 Down
Mar 31, 2026
Lumber cutter · Eugene Sheffer · 35 Down
Feb 6, 2026
Lumber mill cutter · Eugene Sheffer · 17 Down
Oct 2, 2024
Oddly, Raid insect repellent is something the chippy uses · The Independent · 15 Across
Mar 18, 2022
Lumber mill cutter · Eugene Sheffer · 22 Across
Jul 2, 2021
Does it tear as it cuts? · Evening Standard · 35 Down
Nov 29, 2019
Is it for cutting deadwood? · Evening Standard · 11 Across