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| 1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 49% | 8 | Idle | |
| 3 | 39% | 8 | To be idle or slothful | |
Idle Slothful Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
OTIOSE which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OTIOSE
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "OTIOSE" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
- • Producing no result or effect
- • Disinclined to work or exertion adjective
- • Having no effect.
- • Done in a careless or perfunctory manner.
- • Reluctant to work or to exert oneself.
- • Of a person, possessing a bored indolence.
- • Having no reason for being (raison d’être); having no point, reason, or purpose.
An example sentence would be:
- • "His otiose attempts at solving the puzzle only wasted everyone's time."
- • "The committee's otiose discussions didn't lead to any productive outcomes."
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| The Guardian Speedy28 Jul 2019 | Across 21 | |
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