Put to work

USE

Think of a three-letter word that means to employ something for a purpose, like a tool or skill you might apply in daily tasks.

"Put to work" is a straightforward clue where the answer is a simple synonym. The word "use" fits because it means to employ or apply something for a purpose. There’s no hidden wordplay here—just a direct definition that matches the answer. Think of how you’d "use" a tool or "use" your skills to get a job done.