Unlock the Secret to Tending Gardens with this Crossword Clue!

Unlock the Secret to Tending Gardens with this Crossword Clue! - HOE
Tend to a garden, in a way

As a detective, my first step was to carefully examine each word in the crossword clue and think about their possible meanings and associations. The phrase “tend to a garden” suggests some kind of action that someone might take to care for plants or soil. However, the phrase “in a way” adds an element of ambiguity to the clue, hinting that the answer may not be obvious or straightforward.

One possible solution that came to mind was “watering”, as this is a common task performed in gardens. However, the words “tend to” suggest a more active form of care, and watering alone may not fully qualify as “tending to”.

Another word that caught my attention was “hoe”, as using a hoe is a common gardening tool to cultivate soil, remove weeds and shape raised beds. This active and specific action could be the missing link between the general notion of “tending to” the garden and the uncertain phrasing “in a way”.

After considering these options, I concluded that “hoe” was the most fitting answer, as it fully met the criteria of actively tending to a garden. Overall, this puzzle required a thoughtful and meticulous examination of the hints, careful consideration of the different meanings, and a good knowledge of gardening tools.

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