Crossword answer
SHOVEL
6 letters · Used for 20 different clues · 31 appearances · Last seen New York Times, October 11, 2026
Letter pattern
SHOVEL
Clues that lead to SHOVEL
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Dig up dirt, say6New York TimesOct 11, 2026
Snow-removal tool6NewsdayAug 26, 2026
Digging tool6Evening StandardAug 23, 2026
Scoop6Evening StandardAug 4, 2026
Tool for moving earth or snow (6)6The SunMay 19, 2026
Husband loves unusual scoop (6)6The SunMay 19, 2026
This might be ground-breaking6New York TimesMar 5, 2026
Hit the dirt6NewsdayJan 10, 2026
Spade-like tool, curved at the sides (6)6The SunDec 3, 2025
Scoop found in small wretched dwelling (6)6The SunDec 3, 2025
Snow removal tool6NewsdayAug 6, 2025
Spade6Evening StandardJun 27, 2025
Broad spade6Evening StandardOct 15, 2024
It's handled as a scoop6Evening StandardSep 17, 2024
As a companion for one, you can take your pick6Evening StandardJul 23, 2024
Spade-like tool6Evening StandardMay 29, 2024
For its companion, take your pick!6Evening StandardJan 11, 2024
An implement you need to push at the right angle6Evening StandardJan 30, 2023
Not the pick of one's working implements6Evening StandardNov 1, 2021
Implement to push to the left6Evening StandardJun 4, 2019
About SHOVEL in crosswords
SHOVEL is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 31 times in our database across 20 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Dig up dirt, say” in the New York Times crossword on October 11, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
CARESSSoft touch
COVERTBeing secretive, finished in court
OSIRISGreen Egyptian god
ARMADASource of a drama in history
DASHERDancer partner
STEERSTakes the helm
PIANOSSteinways and Yamahas
MOPEDSTwo-wheeled vehicles that typically have both motors and pedals
SERENEPlacid
TYRANTOn vacation, they harangue despot (6)
SAYERSDorothy composed an essay about summer's end
UNESCOAgcy. that designates World Heritage Sites
ROOMIESuite sharer
ASSUCHIn itself, donkey considerably missing mule, at first (2,4)
Every appearance of SHOVEL (31)
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Oct 11, 2026
Dig up dirt, say · New York Times · 94 Down
Aug 26, 2026
Snow-removal tool · Newsday · Across
Aug 23, 2026
Digging tool · Evening Standard · 26 Across
Aug 4, 2026
Scoop · Evening Standard · 3 Down
May 19, 2026
Tool for moving earth or snow (6) · The Sun · 4 Down
May 19, 2026
Husband loves unusual scoop (6) · The Sun · 4 Down
Mar 5, 2026
This might be ground-breaking · New York Times · 1 Down
Jan 10, 2026
Hit the dirt · Newsday · Down
Dec 3, 2025
Spade-like tool, curved at the sides (6) · The Sun · 14 Across
Dec 3, 2025
Scoop found in small wretched dwelling (6) · The Sun · 14 Across
Aug 6, 2025
Snow removal tool · Newsday · Down
Jun 27, 2025
Spade · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Jun 3, 2025
Spade · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Oct 15, 2024
Broad spade · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Sep 17, 2024
It's handled as a scoop · Evening Standard · 2 Down
Jul 23, 2024
As a companion for one, you can take your pick · Evening Standard · 1 Across
May 29, 2024
Spade-like tool · Evening Standard · 26 Across
Apr 24, 2024
Spade · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Jan 11, 2024
For its companion, take your pick! · Evening Standard · 26 Across
Jun 1, 2023
Spade-like tool · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Jan 30, 2023
An implement you need to push at the right angle · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Sep 19, 2022
Digging tool · Eugene Sheffer · 4 Down
Nov 1, 2021
Not the pick of one's working implements · Evening Standard · 5 Down
Aug 2, 2021
Digging tool · Evening Standard · 26 Across
Apr 5, 2021
Scoop · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Jun 4, 2019
Implement to push to the left · Evening Standard · 20 Across
Apr 18, 2019
Spade · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Mar 15, 2019
Spade · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Jul 12, 2018
Broad spade · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Jun 27, 2018
It's handled as a scoop · Evening Standard · 2 Down
May 2, 2018
As a companion for one, you can take your pick · Evening Standard · 1 Across