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5 results for FRETSAW from Modern Era puzzles:

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Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Sun Apr 14, 2024	28A	Carpenter's curve cutter	John Rippe and Jeff Chen	Fagliano
Wed Apr 26, 2023	43A	Bow-shaped woodworking tool	Aaron M. Rosenberg	Shortz
Sun Apr 9, 2023	1A	Precision woodworking tool	John Ewbank	Shortz
Sun Dec 2, 2018	54D	Woodworking tool (2)	Paul Coulter	Shortz
Sun Apr 16, 2017	45D	Woodworking tool (2)	Timothy Polin	Shortz

2 results for FRETSAW from pre-Shortz puzzles:

Date	Grid	Clue	Author	Editor
Fri Apr 3, 1987	55A	Guitar maker's tool	Walter Covell	Maleska
Mon Aug 18, 1969	18D	Woodcutter for pattern work.	Unknown	Weng

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