Twiddles one’s thumbs WSJ Crossword Clue
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Twiddles one’s thumbs" is IDLES.
The phrase 'twiddles one's thumbs' is an idiomatic expression meaning to do nothing or to be inactive, which directly relates to the word 'idles.' When someone is idling, they are not engaged in any productive activity, similar to the act of twiddling thumbs.
This clue was last seen in the WSJ Crossword on September 09, 2025.
To idle means to spend time doing nothing or being inactive.
Runs while standing still, Keeps the engine on while parked, Slacks off, Sits on one's hands, Gets zero m.p.g., say
The clue “Twiddles one’s thumbs” is a classic crossword staple, frequently appearing in puzzles like the WSJ crossword. For the puzzle dated September 9 2025, the definitive 5-letter answer is: IDLES.
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