Tool for harvesting root crops (3)

I believe the answer is:

hoe

(Other definitions for hoe that I've seen before include "Purple gem" , "Weeding tool" , "Weed" , "Garden implement" , "Weeding implement" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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