Crossword Genius

Tool which makes everything soundly (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

awl

'tool' is the definition.
(awl is a kind of tool)

'everything soundly' is the wordplay.
'everything' becomes 'all' (all things).
'soundly' shows a homophone (sound like).
'all' sounds like 'AWL'.

'which makes' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for awl that I've seen before include "Pointed tool for making small holes" , "a boring person may need?" , "Tool for piercing holes in leather" , "Boring tool sounds comprehensive" , "Hole-making tool" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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