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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Used to be returning a tool (3) . 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 WAS.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | WAS Used to be returning a tool (3) | (3) | ||
| 11% | PICKAXE Choose a former partner to return tool | (7) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Feb 23, 2026 |
| 11% | UTENSIL Useful tool (7) | (7) | The Sun Mini | Feb 8, 2026 |
| 10% | SAWS Tools used to cut wood | (4) | ||
| 10% | JACK Tool used to change a flat | (4) | Universal | Feb 24, 2026 |
| 10% | OAR Tool used by whitewater rafters | (3) | ||
| 10% | GADGET Useful tool (6) | (6) | Puzzler | Dec 10, 2025 |
| 9% | RIPSAW Cutting tool | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Mar 2, 2026 |
| 9% | MOP Janitor's tool | (3) | USA Today | Mar 2, 2026 |
| 9% | AXE Chopping tool | (3) | Universal | Mar 2, 2026 |
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