“Dawdle” crossword clue
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••••••••LOLLYGAG
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LOLLYGAG is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Dawdle”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 25, 2025, where it runs at 16 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 25, 2025 grid1DChillness6 ltrs›2D"Oh me, oh my!"6 ltrs›3DReady to go6 ltrs›4D"___ the Limit" (posthumous hit for the Notorious B.I.G.)4 ltrs›5DHorses studied by touts4 ltrs›6DPortuguese greeting3 ltrs›7DO'er the fields ___ ...4 ltrs›17DPhil of the Grateful Dead4 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••••LOLLYGAG8 ltrs
•••LAG3 ltrs
•••••DALLY5 ltrs
••••••LOITER6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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