“Be just chillin'” crossword clue
Answer
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••••IDLE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IDLE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Be just chillin'”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 9, 2026, where it runs at 64 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on January 9, 2026.
Crossing entries
Jan 9, 2026 grid35DRom-com plot points9 ltrs›54DJava ingredient?4 ltrs›55DListing on a jobs website4 ltrs›60DAd or show follower3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jan 9, 2026NYT Crossword64 Across••••IDLEJan 9, 2026NYT Crossword23 Down••••LOAFOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••IDLE4 ltrs
••••LOAF4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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