This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, August 24, 2026 (8 Down). 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: 5 squares
First letter
I _ _ _ _
First and last letters
I _ _ _ D
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IDLED 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.
IDLED has been an answer 3 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 27, 2026.
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