The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word INDOLENT which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Lazy … even though 26-Across doesn't mean active crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| INDOLENT | 100 % | 8 |
Why may INDOLENT be the right solution?
The clue is indicating that the answer is a word meaning lazy, and that it is not related to the meaning of 26-Across (which is likely a word in the crossword that the answer intersects with). "Indolent" means lazy or avoiding work, making it the correct answer.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Lazy … even though 26-Across doesn't mean active
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- may
- tied
- close
- however
- cheat
- swear
- idling
- right
- all
- evil
- track
- tracked
Crossword Answer definitions
INDOLENT adjective- Habitually lazy, procrastinating, or resistant to physical labor
- Inducing laziness
- Causing little or no physical pain; progressing slowly; inactive (of an ulcer, etc.)
- Healing slowly
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