“Tackling the task at hand” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WORKINGREENNIT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Tackling the task at hand”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 22, 2026, where it runs at 27 Across and fills 14 squares. It crosses 14 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 22, 2026 grid1DTools requiring two people7 ltrs›2D"Am I wrong about that?"7 ltrs›3D"Please, I know better than that"7 ltrs›4D"You know better than that"6 ltrs›8DApproximately 84% of American women have at least one10 ltrs›9DEarly ancestor6 ltrs›11DWith 42-Down, they tell you when to stop and go … as seen in this puzzle's theme7 ltrs›12DBees, but not birds7 ltrs›19DKick butt, so to speak4 ltrs›21DLike a run that sends the game into extra innings, say5 ltrs›25DBuffet table item3 ltrs›28D___ de plume3 ltrs›29DIncrease one's intensity10 ltrs›30D"Hard pass"3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 22, 20261APurchase of ice cream or cream ale4 ltrs›5ACognac label letters4 ltrs›9AEscapade5 ltrs›14AGoddess depicted with cow's horns4 ltrs›15A"Hey, look who's here!"4 ltrs›16AFilm without much wardrobe, informally5 ltrs›17AWatch sound4 ltrs›18AHappens10 ltrs›
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