Hewed is a term used to describe the action of cutting or shaping something with a tool such as an axe, saw, or knife. The term can be used in a variety of contexts, including woodworking, stonecutting, and metalworking. The crossword solutions AXED (4 letters), FELLED (6 letters), CHOPPED (7 letters), and CHOPPEDDOWN (11 letters) all refer to the action of hewing. AXED and FELLED both refer to the action of cutting down a tree with an axe or saw. CHOPPED refers to the action of cutting something into smaller pieces with a sharp tool, while CHOPPEDDOWN refers to the action of cutting something down to size with a sharp tool.