Crossword clue
“Whiled away the hours”
This clue appeared as 8-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 31, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
LOAFEDLetters6
Starts withL
Ends withD
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Whiled away the hours” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 31, 2025 as 8-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with L and ends with D, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Whiled away the hours” clue?+
The answer is LOAFED (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 31, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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