NYT Crossword · 31 Down
“Improviser at a workbench” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Saturday, October 25, 2025 as 31 Down. The answer has 8 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 · Saturday, October 25, 2025 · 31 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “Improviser at a workbench”?
The answer has 8 letters. It starts with T and ends with R, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Improviser at a workbench” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 31 Down.
What is the answer to the “Improviser at a workbench” crossword clue?
The answer is TINKERER (8 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.