Spend time idly (and a hint to what can precede the last word of 20-, 25-, 38- or 47-Across) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MONKEYAROUND Spend time idly (and a hint to what can precede the last word of 20-, 25-, 38- or 47-Across) (12)
5% STEP Word that can precede or follow "dance" (4)
5% STAY Spend time (4) Newsday Apr 2, 2026
5% BACKEDUP Went into reverse ... or what the ends of 17-, 20-, 38- and 59-Across might be (8) New York Times Mar 30, 2026
5% ALE The "A" of 38-Across (3) Universal Mar 26, 2026
5% MADE Word that can precede or follow "man" (4) The Washington Post Mini Mar 25, 2026
5% POKERGAME What's being played out at the last words of 18-, 26-, 47- and 61-Across (9) Wall Street Journal Mar 24, 2026
5% IDIE Last words of 18-Across (4) LA Times Daily Mar 22, 2026
5% IGOTTHATDOGINME Words affirming one's grit ... or what 20-, 25- or 48-Across might say (15) Universal Mar 13, 2026
5% ANTEDATE Precede in time (8) Commuter Mar 3, 2026
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We found 40 solutions for Spend time idly (and a hint to what can precede the last word of 20-, 25-, 38- or 47-Across). The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is MONKEYAROUND.

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