The term 'AUTUMN TOOLS' can be broken down into two crossword solutions: RAKES (5 letters) and SHOVELS (7 letters). Rakes are tools with a long handle and a row of metal teeth at the end, used for gathering leaves, grass, or other debris. SHOVELS are tools with a long handle and a wide, flat blade, used for digging, scooping, and moving materials such as soil, coal, snow, and grain. Both rakes and SHOVELS are commonly used in autumn to clear away leaves and debris from yards and gardens.