Lay off NYT Crossword Clue

By Date: SEP 20, 2025 Follow on Google

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The most common and recent 4-letter answer for "Lay off" is IDLE.

The phrase 'lay off' can mean to stop employing someone, which leads to them being without work or 'idle.' The clue uses the concept of being laid off from a job to imply inactivity or idleness.

This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on September 20, 2025.

Idle means not active or in use; not working or producing anything.

Work-shy, Doing nothing, Sitting still, Run in neutral, Not industrious

The answer to “Lay off” in the New York Times puzzle September 20 2025 is IDLE. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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