Period of inactivity Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Period of inactivity” from the Washington Post Sunday crossword of February 8, 2026? It has 6 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
WASHINGTON POST SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2026
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REPOSE is the answer to “Period of inactivity”. It means to lie at rest.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To lie at rest.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: PERESO.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Restful state”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Period of inactivity”?
REPOSE, 6 letters: to lie at rest.
When was “Period of inactivity” last seen in a crossword?
In the Washington Post Sunday crossword of February 8, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
6 letters, starting with R.