“Lay off” crossword clue
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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.
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›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 20, 20251A"Hell no!"9 ltrs›10AGroup that believes in Gelassenheit (submission to God's will)5 ltrs›15ANew customs might incite them9 ltrs›16AVerso's counterpart5 ltrs›17ASpare no indulgence9 ltrs›18APrime5 ltrs›19AFree of typos, say5 ltrs›20AHill folk, informally4 ltrs›
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