a fire iron consisting of a small shovel used to scoop coals or ashes in a fireplace; a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle; dig with or as if with a shovel; "shovel sand"; "he shovelled in the backyard all afternoon long"; the quantity a shovel can hold

Anagrams of shovel

HOVELS SHEVLO

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There are 67 solutions. The longest is TRENCHING SPADE with 14 letters, and the shortest is CUP with 3 letters.

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Solutions are between 3 and 14 letters long.

Still in puzzle mode? Solve these clues related to ‘SHOVEL’

Clue	Answers

A POWER SHOVEL THAT IS DRIVEN BY STEAM	10
A SHARP HAND SHOVEL FOR DIGGING OUT ROOTS AND WEEDS	10
A SHOVEL THAT IS OPERATED BY HAND	10
Shoveled precipitation	2
Garden shovel	1
Hand shovel	1
Large shovels	1
Shovel's sandbox mate	1
Shovel-like utensil	1
Shoveler's creation	1
Shoveler, for example	1
Small shovel	1
William who invented the steam shovel	1
William ___, inventor of the steam shovel	1
Tool for moving, eg, coal	1
Serving spoon	1
Food; larva	1
Spade like tool	1
With 52-Across, what treasure hunters do	1
Trowel's big brother	1

‘SHOVEL’ isn’t just a clue – it’s also a popular crossword answer! Check out these clues where ‘SHOVEL’ is the solution:

Clue	Answer

Tool for moving, eg, coal (6)	shovel
Spade-like tool (6)
Scooping tool (6)
Toolshed item (6)