Dawdle Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Dawdle last seen in New York Times puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is LOLLYGAG.

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21 Potential Answers:

AnswerLengthSourceDate
LOLLYGAG Dawdle (8) New York Times Dec 25, 2025
TARRY Dawdle (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jun 12, 2025
DALLY Dawdle (5) USA Today Apr 12, 2025
LAG Dawdle (3) The Telegraph Quick Mar 6, 2025
LOITER Dawdle (6) The Telegraph Quick Nov 5, 2022
WASTETIME Dawdle (9)
DILLYDALLY Dawdle (10) USA Today Mar 2, 2020
DELAY Dawdle (5) Universal Aug 27, 2018
LOAF Dawdle (4) Universal Jan 18, 2016
TAKEONESTIME Dawdle (12)

19 Similar Clues:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
36% TARRIED Dawdled (7) Thomas Joseph Nov 10, 2023
36% TARRIES Dawdles (7) Thomas Joseph Jul 17, 2023
36% LAGGARDS They dawdle (8) Newsday Apr 8, 2020
36% LINGERS Dawdles (7) Premier Sunday Jul 28, 2019
36% DILLYDALLIES Dawdles (12) New York Times Apr 29, 2017
36% POKY Dawdling (4) Family Time Feb 19, 2017
36% DALLIED Dawdled (7) The Telegraph Quick Jul 4, 2016
36% RIGHTAWAY "No dawdling!" (9)
36% MOSEYSALONG Dawdles (11)
36% DILATORY Dawdling (8)

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In this clue, "Dawdle" serves as a synonym for "LAG." To lag means to fall behind or move slowly. So, if someone is dawdling, they are lagging behind in their pace or progress. This connection highlights the importance of understanding synonyms in solving crossword puzzles.