Chopping firewood is a common CHORE that requires the use of an AXE. The term 'AXE' is a 3 letter solution to the crossword, while 'CHORE' is a 5 letter solution. The 5 letter solutions 'stere' and 'CORDS' refer to the use of a saw or chainsaw to cut the wood into smaller pieces, and then splitting the wood into smaller pieces with an AXE. The 3 letter solution 'HEW' refers to the act of cutting the wood with an AXE. Finally, the 4 letter solution 'AXES' refers to the plural form of the tool used for chopping firewood.