What is the answer to "Leaf-gathering tool" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Leaf-gathering tool" is RAKE (4 letters).

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Leaf-gathering tool WSJ Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the August 16, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

RAKE

4 letters · Down · last seen August 16, 2026

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