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4 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, May 21, 2024 · 70-Across
Appeared in 7 New York Times Crosswords between January 1996 and May 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 21, 2024 · 70-Across · 4 letters
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not in active use; "the machinery sat idle during the strike"; "idle hands"
adjective
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4 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
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