A SHOVEL is a 6-letter digging tool with a long handle and a broad blade, usually made of metal or plastic. A SPADE is a 5-letter digging tool with a flat blade and a short handle, typically used for digging and moving soil. A PICKAXE is a 7-letter digging tool with a long handle and a pointed head, used for breaking up hard surfaces such as rock or concrete. A MATTOCK is a 7-letter digging tool with a long handle and a double-headed head, one side being a pick and the other a hoe. A loy is a 3-letter digging tool with a long handle and a curved blade, used for digging and cutting through roots. Finally, a SPUD is a 4-letter digging tool with a long handle and a pointed blade, used for digging and loosening soil.