Crossword clue

“Tackling the task at hand”

This clue appeared as 27-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The answer has 14 letters.

Answer · 14 lettersFirst appearance
WORKINGREENNIT
Letters14
Starts withW
Ends withT
Vowels5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 22, 202614 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Tackling the task at hand” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 22, 2026 as 27-Across. Its answer is a 14-letter phrase that starts with W and ends with T, with 5 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Tackling the task at hand” clue?+

The answer is WORKINGREENNIT (14 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 22, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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