At it
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 29, 2026
Stuck on the clue At it from the New York Times Daily for March 29, 2026? We have the correct 7-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
At it (7)
Answer
The answer to At it is Toiling (7 letters).
Why does Toiling fit this clue?
This is a straightforward definition clue where 'At it' serves as an informal phrase meaning actively engaged in work or effort, pointing to TOILING. Toiling means working extremely hard or incessantly, often involving physical labor or strenuous effort. The phrase 'at it' captures the sense of being actively engaged in demanding work, which matches perfectly with the continuous, laborious nature that toiling describes. The clue uses casual, conversational language to indicate sustained hard work.
What does At it mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definition below.
at it
phrase
•engaged in an activity or task; working on something
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 24-across in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026, by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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NYT Daily — Mar 29, 2026
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What does Toiling mean?
verb
•To labour; work.
•To struggle.
noun
•Hard work.
Origin of the word Toiling
•origin: Anglo-Norman French 'toiler'
•period: 13th century
The word originally meant 'to stir around' or 'to drag about' and was related to crushing olives or grapes, before evolving to mean hard physical labor.
How to use Toiling in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Toiling.
•“The workers have been at it all morning, toiling away to finish the construction project before the deadline.”
•“After toiling in the fields from dawn to dusk, the farmer finally sat down for a well-deserved rest.”
•“She spent years toiling over her novel, carefully crafting each chapter until it was perfect.”
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The New York Times Daily for March 29, 2026 titled “Roundabouts” was published by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg and has 140 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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Frequently asked questions about At it
- What is the answer to At it?
- The answer is Toiling (7 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to At it have?
- The answer has 7 letters: Toiling.
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Puzzle
NYT Daily — Mar 29, 2026
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editor
Will Shortz
date
position
24 Across
answer length
7 letters