Work like an archaeologist, perhaps — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the July 20 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
DIG
3 letters
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Where this clue appears
July 20 2026
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword July 20 2026
DIG
Use a shovel
DIG
3
The ___, 2021 British drama film starring Carey Mulligan
DIG
3
"___ Dug," 1982 maze game by Namco from the golden age of arcade gaming that you can still play on your browser today
DIG
3
"___ in!" ("Start eating!")
DIG
3
Use a shovel
DIG
3
Use a shovel, say
DIG
3
Like, slangily
DIG
3
Use a shovel, say
DIG
3
The ___, 2021 British drama film starring Carey Mulligan
DIG
3
Use a shovel (rhymes with "big")
DIG
3
What a dog hiding a bone may do
DIG
3
Use a shovel, say
DIG
3
Beach skin shade
TAN
3
Harmless lie (rhymes with "bib")
FIB
3
First three letters of the English language alphabet
ABC
3
Suffix with "lemon" for a summer drink
ADE
3
Card game where you have to yell the name of the game
UNO
3
Thick piece of concrete
SLAB
4
___ bunk (bunk closer to the ceiling)
TOP
3
Waiter's handout
MENU
4
___ d'oeuvre (finger food that might be listed on a 14a)
HORS
4
Flag down, as a cab
HAIL
4
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