How many letters does the answer have?

The answer AUTOPILOT has 9 letters.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2025.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Mental state for one performing rote tasks, metaphorically Crossword Clue Answer

Q: What is the answer to "Mental state for one performing rote tasks, metaphorically"?

The most common answer is AUTOPILOT. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

Need help with Mental state for one performing rote tasks, metaphorically? This clue showed up in the August 13, 2025 New Yorker puzzle. The answer has 9 letters.

Mental state for one performing rote tasks, metaphorically Crossword Answer

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Mental state for one performing rote tasks, metaphorically Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 9-letter answer to "Mental state for one performing rote tasks, metaphorically" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Mental state for one performing rote tasks, metaphorically" crossword clue is AUTOPILOT. This answer contains 9 letters and was confirmed in the New Yorker puzzle.

Which crossword used "Mental state for one performing rote tasks, metaphorically" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the New Yorker puzzle on August 13, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.