Axe a tree Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Axe a tree . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is HEW.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HEW Axe a tree (3)
36% HEWS Axes a tree (4)
36% HEWED Axed a tree (5)
32% SCRUB Axe stunted trees (5)
23% EXTREMELY Axes elm tree that's crooked to a large extent (9)
21% ABOLISH Axe short tree trunk, one overshadowed by tree (7)
4% HEWN Axed (4) LA Times Daily Nov 5, 2025
4% HATCHET Axe (7) The Telegraph Quick Oct 26, 2025
3% LEAF Tree dropping? (4) USA Today Quick Nov 19, 2025
3% APEAR "A partridge in ___ tree" (5) LA Times Mini Nov 18, 2025
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To "axe a tree" means to chop it down. In the world of woodworking, "hew" specifically refers to cutting or shaping with an axe. So, "hew" is the perfect word for this clue!