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“Do-nothing person”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Do-nothing person”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, July 15, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter I
Last letter R
I ? ? ? R

A 5-letter across entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

I D L E R

The answer to “Do-nothing person” is IDLER

Letters 5
Direction Across
Published Jul 15, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter I starts with

The clue “Do-nothing person” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is IDLER — a 5-letter word that begins with I and ends with R.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer IDLER

IDLER has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
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Frequently asked questions about “Do-nothing person”

What is the answer to “Do-nothing person” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is IDLER — a 5-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Do-nothing person”?

The answer IDLER contains 5 letters.

Was “Do-nothing person” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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