What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Not idle" from August 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Not idle”

This clue appeared as 6-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

ACTIVE

Letters6

Starts withA

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Aug 27, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Not idle” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 27, 2026 as 6-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the USA Today Crossword page for August 27, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Not idle” clue?+

The answer is ACTIVE (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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