Cutting tool

Latest answer — September 16, 2026

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A SAW is a cutting tool with a toothed blade, used to cut wood and other materials. Here it is the singular noun, not the past tense of “see.”

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Definition
A hand saw with a toothed metal blade

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  33. 53Cutting tool

The answer to “Cutting tool” in the Eugene Sheffer crossword is SAW — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 16, 2026, a Wednesday puzzle, at 53-Down. 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.

“Cutting tool” answer

SAW (3 letters)

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What does SAW mean?

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(noun)

  • a hand tool for cutting wood or other hard materials, typically with a long, thin serrated blade and operated using a backwards and forwards movement

When else has “Cutting tool” appeared?

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September 16, 2026 (most recent) → SAW. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Cutting tool”?

The answer is SAW, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 16, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Cutting tool”?

3 letters: SAW.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the Eugene Sheffer crossword on September 16, 2026 (a Wednesday puzzle), at 53-Down.

Can “Cutting tool” have a different answer?

Yes — Eugene Sheffer 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 Eugene Sheffer answers?

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