Idle Crossword Clue

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Idle Crossword Answer

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INERT

(5 letters)

LAZE

(4 letters)

OTIOSE

(6 letters)

INACTIVE

(8 letters)

RESTING

(7 letters)

INDOLENT

(8 letters)

SITTING

(7 letters)

LOAFING

(7 letters)

LAZY

(4 letters)

LOAF

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. without a basis in reason or fact

Hint 2: Clue Definition

IDLE (adjective)
1. not having a job
2. not in active use
IDLE (verb)
1. be idle; exist in a changeless situation
2. run disconnected or idle
IDLE (noun)
1. the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

INERT
(5 letters)
LAZE
(4 letters)
OTIOSE
(6 letters)
INACTIVE
(8 letters)
RESTING
(7 letters)
INDOLENT
(8 letters)
SITTING
(7 letters)
LOAFING
(7 letters)
LAZY
(4 letters)
LOAF
(4 letters)

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