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“Work hard”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Work hard”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, May 19, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 4 letters

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Letters 4
First letter T
Last letter L
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A 4-letter across entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

T O I L

The answer to “Work hard” is TOIL

Letters 4
Direction Across
Published May 19, 2025

Letter analysis: the 4-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 4 positions
Vowels 2 50% of word
Consonants 2 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Work hard” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, May 19, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is TOIL — a 4-letter word that begins with T and ends with L.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Work hard”

What is the answer to “Work hard” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TOIL — a 4-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Monday, May 19, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Work hard”?

The answer TOIL contains 4 letters.

Was “Work hard” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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