Gave it a rest? Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Gave it a rest?” from the New York Times crossword of July 14, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JULY 14, 2026
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SLEPT is the answer to “Gave it a rest?”. It means to be in a natural, periodic state of rest.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To be in a natural, periodic state of rest.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: LTESP.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Wasn't paying attention”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Gave it a rest?”?
SLEPT, 5 letters: to be in a natural, periodic state of rest.
When was “Gave it a rest?” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of July 14, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with S.