What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Job for a driller" from November 8, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Job for a driller”

This clue appeared as 56-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The answer has 9 letters.

Answer · 9 lettersFirst appearance

ROOTCANAL

Letters9

Starts withR

Ends withL

Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Job for a driller” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 8, 2025 as 56-Across. Its answer is a 9-letter word that starts with R and ends with L, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Job for a driller” clue?+

The answer is ROOTCANAL (9 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 8, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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