Crossword clue

“Activity for a dentist, construction worker or oil prospector”

This clue appeared as 5-Down in the NYT Midi Crossword on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
DRILLING
Letters8
Starts withD
Ends withG
Vowels2

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The clue “Activity for a dentist, construction worker or oil prospector” ran in the NYT Midi Crossword on June 16, 2026 as 5-Down. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with D and ends with G.

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What is the answer to the “Activity for a dentist, construction worker or oil prospector” clue?+

The answer is DRILLING (8 letters), from the NYT Midi Crossword of June 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the Midi.

How do I find other Midi answers?+

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