Crossword clues for the word: SPADEWORK The word SPADEWORK has appeared as an answer to at least 10 crossword clues on different crossword puzzles. Crossword clues for SPADEWORK Showing 1 to 10 of 10 results Clue(s) "Gathering of data as a project starts, perhaps" "Preliminary data gathering, perhaps" Garden digging, e.g. Initial effort. Preliminary activity Preliminary preparation Preparation. Preparatory research Shovel to function in gardening Unglamorous preparations