Wastes time crossword clue
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IDLES — the 5-letter solution to “Wastes time”, entered at 44 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for October 20, 2023.
About this clue
“Wastes time” appeared as 44 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on October 20, 2023, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on December 20, 2025.
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What is the answer to “Wastes time”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, October 20, 2023, the answer to “Wastes time” is IDLES — 5 letters, entered at 44 Across.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Wastes time” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been IDLES, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with I.
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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.