What is the answer to "Not busy" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Not busy" is IDLE (4 letters).

Not busy NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the May 18, 2026 puzzle

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IDLE

4 letters · Across · last seen May 18, 2026

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