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| 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | ||
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 | ||||
| 90% | 8 | Carry on | ||
verb • continue a certain state, condition, or activity • continue talking • keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last • move ahead; travel onward in time or space • allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature • do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop • continue after an interruption • continue in a place, position, or situation • span an interval of distance, space or time • exist over a prolonged period of time | ||||
| 90% | 7 | Be an operator or operative | ||
verb • direct or control; projects, businesses, etc. • perform as expected when applied • handle and cause to function • perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense • keep engaged • perform surgery on | ||||
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IDLE which was last seen in the Telegraph Cross Atlantic crossword.
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IDLE
Updated: September 1, 2025
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| Telegraph Cross Atlantic07 Jul 2025 | Down 59 | |
| Telegraph Quick11 Aug 2024 | Down 16 | |
| The Guardian Quick17 Jan 2014 | Down 5 | |
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