“Lay off” 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 “Lay off”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 20, 2025, where it runs at 22 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 September 20, 2025.
Crossing entries
Sep 20, 2025 grid11DCharcoal and wood, for two5 ltrs›12DBeverage sometimes topped with whipped cream9 ltrs›13DDrink drunk the morning after, maybe9 ltrs›14DHidden assets9 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Sep 20, 2026NYT Crossword111 Across•••CANSep 20, 2025NYT Crossword22 Across••••IDLEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••IDLE4 ltrs
•••CAN3 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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