We can tell the boss's assistant is a ___ because he always ___ (with 87-Across) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SYCOPHANT We can tell the boss's assistant is a ___ because he always ___ (with 87-Across) (9) New York Times Jun 14, 2020
53% SIRI Digital assistant that can beatbox or tell jokes on demand (4) The Atlantic Nov 23, 2025
50% ASI "___ can tell ...": 2 wds. (3)
48% OCTANES 87 and 89, e.g. (7) Universal Jan 22, 2026
48% NEEDSOMEHELP "Can I assist you?" (12) USA Today Nov 15, 2025
48% YESMEN They are always agreeable to the boss (3-3) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Oct 19, 2025
46% SHOW ___-and-tell (4) Universal Jan 15, 2026
46% AIDE Assistant (4) The Telegraph Mini Jan 12, 2026
46% IP Always (2) USA Today Quick Jan 12, 2026
46% EVER Always (4) USA Today Quick Jan 12, 2026

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