Piercing tool crossword clue

Answer
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AWL

AWL — the 3-letter solution to “Piercing tool”, entered at 7 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for January 13, 2022.

About this clue

“Piercing tool” appeared as 7 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on January 13, 2022, and the answer is 3 letters long. We have tracked this clue 3 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on January 10, 2023.

Letters
3
Position
7 Down
Times seen
3

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Piercing tool”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, January 13, 2022, the answer to “Piercing tool” is AWL — 3 letters, entered at 7 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Piercing tool” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been AWL, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 3 letters and starts with A.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.