This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 (20 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
How to read this clue
The question mark warns of wordplay. Expect a pun or a second meaning rather than a straight definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
T _ _ _
First and last letters
T _ _ K
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About the answer
TASK as a word: A piece of work done as part of one’s duties; Any piece of work done.
TASK has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 23, 2025.
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