NYT Crossword · 18 Down
“Not busy” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Thursday, September 10, 2026 as 18 Down. The answer has 4 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Thursday, September 10, 2026 · 18 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Sep 10, 2026 · 18 Down · 4 letters
- Sep 14, 2024 · 17 Down · 4 letters
- Sep 30, 2022 · 29 Down · 4 letters
- Nov 23, 2020 · 37 Down · 4 letters
- Nov 20, 2013 · 47 Down · 4 letters
- Jun 3, 2010 · 11 Down · 4 letters
- Apr 22, 2006 · 31 Down · 4 letters
- Mar 10, 2003 · 13 Down · 4 letters
- Oct 2, 2000 · 3 Down · 4 letters
- Oct 26, 1999 · 65 Across · 4 letters
- Mar 2, 1998 · 10 Down · 4 letters
- May 27, 1996 · 53 Across · 4 letters
- Sep 22, 1995 · 26 Across · 5 letters
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How many letters is the answer to “Not busy”?
The answer has 4 letters. It starts with F and ends with E, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Not busy” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 18 Down. It has appeared 13 times in the NYT Crossword since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Not busy” crossword clue?
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