Crossword clue
Idle crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Idle”, from 4–9 letters. The most likely answer is LAZY.
Top answer
LAZY
4 letters · Unwilling to work
All answers for “Idle”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| LAZY Best match | 4 | Unwilling to work |
| LOAF | 4 | Verb: spend time idly |
| LAZE | 4 | Verb: relax lazily |
| LOLL | 4 | Verb: lounge in a relaxed way |
| VAIN | 4 | Pointless, as idle hopes |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| INERT | 5 | Lacking the ability to move |
| EMPTY | 5 | Meaningless, as idle threats |
| SLACK | 5 | Quiet, not busy |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| UNUSED | 6 | Not in use |
| DAWDLE | 6 | Verb: waste time |
| LOITER | 6 | Verb: hang about aimlessly |
| FUTILE | 6 | Having no useful result |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| JOBLESS | 7 | Out of work, without employment |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| INACTIVE | 8 | Not working or operating |
| TICK OVER | 8 | British: engine runs idle |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| FRIVOLOUS | 9 | Not serious, as idle chatter |
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What does “Idle” mean?
As an adjective, not working, lazy, or pointless (idle chatter, idle threat); as a verb, to pass time doing nothing, or for an engine to run slowly out of gear.
Solving tip
LAZY and INERT are common; for the verb, try LOAF, LAZE or LOLL, and for pointless, try VAIN or EMPTY.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Idle"?
The most likely answer is LAZY (4 letters) — Unwilling to work. Other common answers are INERT (5), UNUSED (6), INACTIVE (8), LOAF (4).
How many letters are in the answer to "Idle"?
Answers to "Idle" range from 4–9 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.