Work steadily is a term that describes a type of work ethic. It involves working consistently and diligently, without taking shortcuts or procrastinating. The crossword solutions for this term are 'PLY' (3 letters) and 'PLOD' (4 letters). PLY is an old-fashioned verb meaning to work diligently and persistently. PLOD is another verb which means to work slowly and steadily, often with great effort. Both words describe the same concept of working steadily and consistently.