Work like a ___

Latest answer — April 22, 2025

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This clue's Tuesday, April 22, 2025 appearance

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  1. 1Work like a ___
  2. 4Work like a ___
  3. 6Voice type that falls between soprano and alto, informally
  4. 7Black-and-white snacks
  5. 8Move one's head in agreement

Down

  1. 1Totally out of it
  2. 2Rice-shaped pasta
  3. 3Engineered crops, for short
  4. 4"You can't be serious!"
  5. 5Villain's counterpart

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Work like a ___ — Answer: DOG
  2. 4. Work like a ___ — Answer: CHARM
  3. 6. Voice type that falls between soprano and alto, informally — Answer: MEZZO
  4. 7. Black-and-white snacks — Answer: OREOS
  5. 8. Move one's head in agreement — Answer: NOD

Down

  1. 1. Totally out of it — Answer: DAZED
  2. 2. Rice-shaped pasta — Answer: ORZO. Hint: This tiny pasta is often found in soups and salads, resembling a grain! 🍚
  3. 3. Engineered crops, for short — Answer: GMOS
  4. 4. "You can't be serious!" — Answer: CMON
  5. 5. Villain's counterpart — Answer: HERO

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The answer to “Work like a ___” in the New York Times Mini crossword is DOG — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on April 22, 2025 at 1-Across. Other answers we've seen for this clue include CHARM. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Work like a ___” answer

DOG (3 letters) — most recent; also seen as CHARM

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Why the answer is DOG

DOG is the 3-letter solution that fits "Work like a ___" in the NYT Mini crossword on April 22, 2025 (1-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

Other answers for “Work like a ___”

New York Times Mini has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides DOG, it has also been CHARM. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

More NYT Mini answers for April 22, 2025

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The New York Times Mini is a free, 5×5 (sometimes larger) bite-size version of the paper's famous crossword, edited by Joel Fagliano. It publishes a fresh grid every day and is built for a fast solve — most players finish in a minute or two — which is exactly why a single tricky clue stands out. Because the Mini leans on everyday, current references, the answers are usually common words once the wordplay clicks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Work like a ___”?

The answer is DOG, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on April 22, 2025. Other answers for this clue include CHARM.

How many letters is the answer to “Work like a ___”?

3 letters: DOG. Earlier fills for this clue have also been CHARM (5).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on April 22, 2025, at 1-Across. Earlier appearances: April 22, 2025 → CHARM.

Can “Work like a ___” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides DOG, New York Times Mini has also used CHARM for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of today's NYT Mini answers?

Every clue and answer from that day's puzzle is linked above, and the full grid is on the NYT Mini answers page.

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