Work with a number

OPUS

Think of a composer’s numbered masterpiece rather than a typical job.

"Work with a number" hints at opus, a Latin word meaning a creative work—like a musical composition or painting—that’s often numbered in a series (e.g., Opus 1). The clue plays on "work" as both a task and an artistic piece, while "number" nods to how opuses are cataloged. It’s a straightforward double meaning, common in crosswords, where the answer fits both literal and figurative interpretations.