Idle Crossword Clue

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Idle Crossword Answer

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INDOLENT

(8 letters)

SITTING

(7 letters)

LOAFING

(7 letters)

LAZY

(4 letters)

LOAF

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

Hint 1: 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 2: Other Answers Used in the Past

INDOLENT
(8 letters)
SITTING
(7 letters)
LOAFING
(7 letters)
LAZY
(4 letters)
LOAF
(4 letters)

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
STINGER

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