This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 27, 2026 (63 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
I _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ E
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IDLE as a word: Not engaged in any occupation or employment; unemployed; inactive; doing nothing in particular; Not being used appropriately; not occupied; (of time) with no, no important, or not much activity.
IDLE has been an answer 11 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 9, 2026.
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