NYT Crossword · 42 Across
“Tackling work” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, October 29, 2026 as 42 Across. 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 · Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 42 Across
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Across
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How many letters is the answer to “Tackling work”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with O and ends with T, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Tackling work” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 42 Across.
What is the answer to the “Tackling work” crossword clue?
The answer is ONIT (4 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.