The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word REMISS which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2025.
Hardly diligent crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| REMISS | 100 % | 6 |
Why may REMISS be the right solution?
"Hardly diligent" is a clue indicating the opposite of being careful and attentive. "Remiss" means neglectful or careless, making it the right answer for this clue.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Hardly diligent
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- remiss
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- ant
- application
- apply
- assiduous
- busy
- diligently
- earnest
- inactive
- industrious
- laborious
Crossword Answer definitions
REMISS adjective- At fault; failing to fulfill responsibility, duty, or obligations.
- Not energetic or exact in duty or business; careless; tardy; slack; hence, lacking earnestness or activity; languid; slow.
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