What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "They're not up to much" from November 8, 2025?

Crossword clue

“They're not up to much”

This clue appeared as 20-Across in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

IDLERS

Letters6

Starts withI

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Nov 8, 20256 letters→

About this clue

The clue “They're not up to much” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 8, 2025 as 20-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with I and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “They're not up to much” clue?+

The answer is IDLERS (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 8, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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