Crossword puzzle clue "works in a way"

Works and works and works

One who works with works

Works on authors' works

Place for works that are in the works ... or what the message formed by the connected letters is?

Black snake works its way around Ocean State instrument (7)

Works with a hook, in a way

Works with pupils, in a way

Works like my short story where Legolas, Katniss, and I develop a messy psychosexual three-way relationship at an archery retreat in upstate New York