Wasn't paying attention Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Wasn't paying attention” from the New York Times crossword of August 20, 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, AUGUST 20, 2026
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SLEPT is the answer to “Wasn't paying attention”. 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 “Did some undercover work?”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Wasn't paying attention”?
SLEPT, 5 letters: to be in a natural, periodic state of rest.
When was “Wasn't paying attention” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of August 20, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with S.