NYT Crossword · 46 Down
“*Real work” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Sunday, May 31, 2009 as 46 Down. The answer has 15 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, May 31, 2009 · 46 Down
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How many letters is the answer to “*Real work”?
The answer has 15 letters. It starts with S and ends with T, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “*Real work” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 31, 2009, at 46 Down.
What is the answer to the “*Real work” crossword clue?
The answer is STRENUOUSEFFORT (15 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.