Drag letters from the pool into “Your Answer”, then reorder them to match the solution.
Reveal Hint
Think of a state you might find yourself in after receiving a pink slip.
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???? means not active or in use; not working or producing anything.
Reveal Hint
The phrase 'lay off' can mean to stop employing someone, which leads to them being without work or '????.' The clue uses the concept of being laid off from a job to imply inactivity or idleness.
Reveal Hint
Unbusy, not in use, Wait for a passenger, perhaps, Just chillin', Shirking, not busy
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SCREWTHAT
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TRADEWARS
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RECTO
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LIVELARGE
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IDEAL
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EMEND
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POLS
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IDLE
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RETIE
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ALEC
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FEARSOME
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ABA
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INSERTS
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TIGHTER
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MOPERS
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AMIDONE
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MOTHERS
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TED
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RECKONSO
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AGES
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SHINE
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HOG
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LURK
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TONS
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STAVE
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OSMIC
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STARS
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SMOKERING
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SANTA
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MENOMOSSO
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STLEO
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CRIMP
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RAVES
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EDEN
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WELD
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TWA
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HARPERS
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ARGOTS
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TSELIOT
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ARI
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MEDIA
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ICEDLATTE
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STALEBEER
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HOLECARDS
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SEMITONE
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RATSNEST
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FEED
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ERROR
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EGOTS
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IMATALOSS
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NOMEGUSTA
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SPIDERMAN
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HOHO
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ECHOISM
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MONSOON
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KINGME
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SKIRT
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HAJIS
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OVENS
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GETGO
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STEM
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TARO
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CSA
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TKO
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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