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3 squares · Mini Crossword · June 25, 2026 · The answer stays hidden until you tap it

This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Thursday, June 25, 2026 (1 Down) and the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 15, 2026 (35 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.

Mini Crossword, June 25, 2026, 1 Down

Answer length: 3 squares

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O _ _

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OFF as a word: In a direction away from the speaker or other reference point; Into a state of non-operation or non-existence.

OFF has been an answer 5 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since May 22, 2026.

NYT Crossword, June 15, 2026, 35 Down

Answer length: 4 squares

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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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