Chopped down
Latest answer — September 08, 2026
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Clue explained
HEWN is the past participle of hew, meaning chopped or cut down, especially with an axe.
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This clue's Tuesday, September 08, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Chopped down” in the New York Times crossword is HEWN — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 8, 2026, a Tuesday puzzle, at 43-Across, and it has also run on 1 earlier date with the same answer. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Chopped down” answer
HEWN (4 letters)
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What does HEWN mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of HEWN is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- chop or cut (something, especially wood or coal) with an axe, pick, or other tool
When else has “Chopped down” appeared?
New York Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
- September 8, 2026 (most recent) → HEWN
- July 14, 2025 → HEWN
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Chopped down”?
The answer is HEWN, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 8, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Chopped down”?
4 letters: HEWN.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the New York Times crossword on September 8, 2026 (a Tuesday puzzle), at 43-Across. Earlier appearances: July 14, 2025 → HEWN.
Can “Chopped down” have a different answer?
Yes — New York Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?
The full grid for September 8, 2026 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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