The answer to “Work like a ___” is DOG. It completes the phrase “work like a dog.” This clue appeared in the New York Times Daily Mini on Tuesday, April 22, 2025—not the separate full-size crossword.
April 22 Daily Mini answers
The Mini is a 5×5 puzzle with 10 clues. Its archive credits constructor Tracy Bennett. The clue list and grid details are available in the Crossword Chef archive; the answer list is also reproduced by How2Shout.
Across
- 1-Across — Work like a ___: DOG
- 4-Across — Work like a ___: CHARM
- 6-Across — Voice type that falls between soprano and alto, informally: MEZZO
- 7-Across — Black-and-white snacks: OREOS
- 8-Across — Move one’s head in agreement: NOD
Down
- 1-Down — Totally out of it: DAZED
- 2-Down — Rice-shaped pasta: ORZO
- 3-Down — Engineered crops, for short: GMOS
- 4-Down — “You can’t be serious!”: CMON
- 5-Down — Villain’s counterpart: HERO
Why DOG and CHARM both fit
The two Across clues use the same prompt, “Work like a ___,” but complete different expressions. DOG makes “work like a dog,” meaning to work very hard or tirelessly; CHARM makes “work like a charm,” meaning to work very well or effectively. The paired answers are the Mini’s clearest theme connection.
Daily Mini or full-size crossword?
The wording “NYT crossword” can refer to either puzzle published that day. The ten clues above belong to the 5×5 Daily Mini. The full-size April 22 crossword is a separate puzzle; the Try Hard Guides answer page lists 76 clues for it. For the specific “Work like a ___” entry, use the Mini answer: DOG. A separate clue lookup also gives DOG for this wording: NY Times Puzzles (Realqunb).
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