Mary who sings “In every job that must be done there is an element of fun” NYT Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 7-letter answer for "Mary who sings "In every job that must be done there is an element of fun"" is POPPINS.
The clue refers to Mary Poppins, a fictional character from the musical and film 'Mary Poppins.' She sings about finding fun in every job in the song 'A Spoonful of Sugar.' The answer 'POPPINS' is her last name.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on January 12, 2026.
Poppins is the surname of a fictional magical nanny known for her whimsical and enchanting methods.
nanny Mary of film
The answer to “Mary who sings “In every job that must be done there is an element of fun”” in the New York Times puzzle January 12 2026 is POPPINS. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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