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The Clue

Tool for Ali Baba (3 letter answer)

The Answer

AXE

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Notes

The answer AXE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.

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Definition

AXE as a noun:

1. (ax, axe) = an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

AXE as a verb:

1. (axe, ax) = chop or split with an ax; "axe wood"
2. (ax, axe) = terminate; "The NSF axed the research program and stopped funding it"