The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word IDLE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Like some speculation crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
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IDLE | 100 % | 4 |
Why may IDLE be the right solution?
The word "idle" means without purpose or activity, which matches the clue "like some speculation" as idle speculation refers to thinking or guessing without any specific goal or basis.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Like some speculation
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- idle
- comet
- fishy
- oral
- active
- otc
- illicit
- rosy
- humid
- lay
- illegal
- tiled
Crossword Answer definitions
IDLE noun- An idle animation.
- An idle game.
- To spend in idleness; to waste; to consume.
- To lose or spend time doing nothing, or without being employed in business.
- Of an engine: to run at a slow speed, or out of gear; to tick over.
- Empty, vacant.
- Not being used appropriately; not occupied; (of time) with no, no important, or not much activity.
- Not engaged in any occupation or employment; unemployed; inactive; doing nothing in particular.
- Averse to work, labor or employment; lazy; slothful.
- Of no importance; useless; worthless; vain; trifling; thoughtless; silly.
- Light-headed; foolish.
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