Work with a trowel (3)

I believe the answer is:

dig

(Other definitions for dig that I've seen before include "A brief archaeological excavation" , "criticism" , "Use a spade" , "Jibe" , "Site of an archeological exploration" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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