“Slacks off” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.IDLES is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Slacks off”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 25, 2025, where it runs at 45 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 25, 2025 grid33DGerman-based supermarket with about 2,500 stores in the U.S.4 ltrs›34DFriendly, respectful person8 ltrs›38D1970s "howcatchem" TV series7 ltrs›46DBecome acquainted virtually5 ltrs›47DWorld capital next to the Sarawat Mountains5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 25, 20251AWhack to the head, in slang8 ltrs›9ANoted doomsday prepper4 ltrs›13APrognosticator's shout9 ltrs›15AGame played on a grass or dirt court5 ltrs›16AOccasion to brush up together?9 ltrs›17AWeird Al Yankovic's "Straight ___ Lynwood"5 ltrs›18AAttention magnet, say5 ltrs›19ALike Queen Elizabeth, but not Queen Camilla7 ltrs›
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