Lay off NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Lay off” crossword clue is CAN (3 letters); other puzzles used IDLE. We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times crosswords, most recently on September 20, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 3 LETTERS
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CAN: to be able to.
Best answers for “Lay off”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAN | 3 | Lay off |
| 2 | IDLE | 4 | Lay off |
| 3 | SPEND | 5 | Lay out similar clue |
| 4 | HERESTHEDEAL | 12 | "I'm about to lay it out for you . . ." similar clue |
| 5 | SECULAR | 7 | Lay similar clue |
| 6 | ASSAIL | 6 | Really lay into similar clue |
| 7 | SPOT | 4 | Lay eyes on similar clue |
The first 2 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | September 20, 2026 | CAN | 111 Across |
| New York Times | September 20, 2025 | IDLE | 22 Across |
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Questions about the Lay off Crossword Clue
What is the 3-letter answer to the Lay off crossword clue?
CAN is the 3-letter answer to the “Lay off” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Lay off crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of September 20, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.
What are other possible answers to the Lay off crossword clue?
Other puzzles used IDLE for this clue. Similar clues were answered with SPEND (“Lay out”), HERESTHEDEAL (“"I'm about to lay it out for you . . ."”), SECULAR (“Lay”).