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Just Twiddling Ones Thumbs Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 142 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
IDLE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
IDLE
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "IDLE" which means:
- adjective
- • Not in action or at work noun
- • The state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling adjective satellite
- • Without a basis in reason or fact
- • Not in active use
- • Silly or trivial
- • Lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility
- • Not yielding a return
- • Not having a job verb
- • Run disconnected or idle
- • Be idle; exist in a changeless situation
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was caught sleeping on the job, being idle while everyone else was working."
- • "The idle chatter of the coworkers distracted him from his work."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times29 Mar 2022 | Down 12 | |
| New York Times06 Dec 2004 | Across 17 | |
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