Crossword clue
“Lay off”
This clue appeared as 22-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 2 times
IDLELetters4
Starts withI
Ends withE
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| CAN | 3 | 1 of 2 |
| IDLE | 4 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Lay off” ran in the NYT Crossword on September 20, 2025 as 22-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with I and ends with E.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for September 20, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Lay off” clue?+
The answer is IDLE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of September 20, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on September 20, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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