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3 results for SHOVEL from Modern Era puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sat Feb 6, 2021	36D	Big scoop	Kameron Austin Collins	Shortz
Thu Dec 6, 2018	57A	Eat quickly, with "in"	Sophia Maymudes	Shortz
Sat Sep 9, 2006	38A	Dig	Bob Klahn	Shortz

1 result for SHOVEL from Variety puzzles:

Date	Type	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Jun 17, 2007	Diagramless	38A	Archaeologist's tool	Barry L. Cohen	Shortz

13 results for SHOVEL from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sun May 3, 1992	94D	Broad-brimmed hat	Rosalind Pavane	Maleska
Wed Oct 7, 1987	44A	Miner's tool	Barbara J. Weakley	Maleska
Sun Jun 26, 1983	40D	Colliery tool	Jeanette K. Brill	Maleska
Sat Jan 26, 1980	47A	Stoker's prop	William Lutwiniak	Maleska
Tue Jul 24, 1979	15A	Steam ___	Herb L. Risteen	Maleska
Sun Jan 8, 1978	10D	Post-blizzard tool	Tap Osborn	Maleska
Wed Jan 15, 1975	43D	Post-snowstorm need	Elaine D. Schorr	Weng
Sun May 31, 1970	39D	Snow remover	Jean Reed	Weng
Sun Jan 8, 1967	120A	Spud.	A. J. Santora	Farrar
Wed Jun 24, 1964	43A	Pick's partner.	Unknown	Farrar
Sun Oct 25, 1959	90D	Kind of clerical hat.	W. E. Jones	Farrar
Mon Jul 6, 1959	21A	Tool for removing snow.	Isaac Kert	Farrar
Fri May 6, 1955	47A	Implement in the cellar.	Eugene T. Maleska	Farrar

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