What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Like a couch potato" from July 7, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Like a couch potato”

This clue appeared as 5-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance

IDLE

Letters4

Starts withI

Ends withE

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jul 7, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Like a couch potato” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 7, 2026 as 5-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with I and ends with E.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Like a couch potato” clue?+

The answer is IDLE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 7, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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