NYT Crossword · 72 Down
“Desk-borrowing worker” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, December 28, 2008 as 72 Down. The answer has 4 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Sunday, December 28, 2008 · 72 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Desk-borrowing worker”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with T and ends with P, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Desk-borrowing worker” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 28, 2008, at 72 Down.
What is the answer to the “Desk-borrowing worker” crossword clue?
The answer is TEMP (4 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.