What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Short-term workers" from March 21, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Short-term workers”

This clue appeared as 28-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

TEMPS

Letters5

Starts withT

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Mar 21, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Short-term workers” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 21, 2026 as 28-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Short-term workers” clue?+

The answer is TEMPS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 21, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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