The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word LAYOFF which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Extended period of inactivity crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| LAYOFF | 100 % | 6 |
Why may LAYOFF be the right solution?
"Layoff" is the right solution because it refers to a period of inactivity from work, typically due to lack of available work or economic reasons.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Extended period of inactivity
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- dioestrum
Crossword Answer definitions
LAYOFF noun- (chiefly US) A dismissal of employees from their jobs because of tightened budgetary constraints or work shortage (not due to poor performance or misconduct).
- A period of time when someone is unavailable for work.
- A short pass that has been rolled in front of another player for them to kick.
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