“Idle” crossword clue
Answer
L
A
Z
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••••LAZE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LAZE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Idle”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 14, 2026, where it runs at 57 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.
Crossing entries
Aug 14, 2026 grid24DShoot the breeze11 ltrs›25DPhilosophy of "Keep things simple," in a sense11 ltrs›41DTastes7 ltrs›49DWhat might go straight to the heart?5 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••LAZE4 ltrs
••••••••INACTIVE8 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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