Crossword answer
SHEARS
6 letters · Used for 14 different clues · 22 appearances · Last seen Newsday, August 2, 2026
Letter pattern
SHEARS
Clues that lead to SHEARS
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Hedge cutters6NewsdayAug 2, 2026
Clippers6Daily ExpressJun 29, 2026
Son tries fleeces (6)6The SunMay 10, 2026
Tool for cutting hedges (6)6The SunMay 10, 2026
Shares out garden equipment (6)6The SunApr 24, 2026
Fleeces (6)6The SunApr 24, 2026
Large scissors6Evening StandardMar 24, 2026
Incisive treatment for rashes6Evening StandardJan 20, 2026
Barber’s need6Eugene ShefferJan 19, 2026
Landscaper's clippers6NewsdaySep 21, 2025
Sheep farmer's tool6NewsdaySep 19, 2025
Wool gathering need6NewsdaySep 5, 2025
Cuttingly, do they hush listeners?6Evening StandardDec 13, 2023
Cuts wool from6Evening StandardNov 4, 2019
About SHEARS in crosswords
SHEARS is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 22 times in our database across 14 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Hedge cutters” in the Newsday crossword on August 2, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
DEPARTGo and tread unwarily around the pierhead
SHOVELSnow-removal tool
HERALDProclaim (6)
STAPESSmall strips in small bone (6)
OXYGENElement in water
MATRONHousemother
GETMADSteam
STEERSTakes the helm
MARACAInstrument associated with beans and salsa?
FLIGHTPlane journey
FASTERQuicker to make a fatheaded bloomer
KEYFOBAuto unlocker, of a sort
KICKINTake effect (Informal)
COVERTBeing secretive, finished in court
Every appearance of SHEARS (22)
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Aug 2, 2026
Hedge cutters · Newsday · Across
Jun 29, 2026
Clippers · Daily Express · 3 Down
May 10, 2026
Tool for cutting hedges (6) · The Sun · 12 Across
May 10, 2026
Son tries fleeces (6) · The Sun · 12 Across
Apr 24, 2026
Fleeces (6) · The Sun · 14 Across
Apr 24, 2026
Shares out garden equipment (6) · The Sun · 14 Across
Mar 24, 2026
Large scissors · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Jan 20, 2026
Incisive treatment for rashes · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Jan 19, 2026
Barber’s need · Eugene Sheffer · 42 Across
Sep 21, 2025
Landscaper's clippers · Newsday · Across
Sep 19, 2025
Sheep farmer's tool · Newsday · Down
Sep 5, 2025
Wool gathering need · Newsday · Down
Jul 17, 2025
Large scissors · Evening Standard · 1 Down
May 31, 2025
Large scissors · The Independent · 11 Across
Dec 13, 2023
Cuttingly, do they hush listeners? · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Feb 14, 2023
Large scissors · Evening Standard · 23 Down
Apr 6, 2022
Large scissors · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Jan 10, 2022
Large scissors · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Dec 16, 2020
Large scissors · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Sep 9, 2020
Incisive treatment for rashes · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Nov 4, 2019
Cuts wool from · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Apr 24, 2019
Large scissors · Evening Standard · 1 Down