The doctor may take one for an idler (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DRONE The doctor may take one for an idler (5) (5)
8% LAZYBONES Idler (9) The Times Concise Nov 21, 2025
7% MOUSE Doctor to take advantage of computer equipment (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 17, 2026
7% ENT Three-in-one doctor: Abbr. (3)
6% HIRER One taking on new staff (5) The Telegraph Plusword Feb 1, 2026
6% ORDERED "Just what the doctor ____" (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 31, 2026
6% REFER Send to another doctor (5) USA Today Jan 30, 2026
6% DIAMETER One slimming takes a medium size? (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 29, 2026
6% TECHIE One may work at a Genius Bar (6) Universal Jan 28, 2026
6% RNS Doctors' colleagues: Abbr. (3) Commuter Jan 27, 2026
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