Least active

Answer:

IDLEST

Hint:

Not available

Explanation:

Least active" is a straightforward definition clue pointing to the word that means the most inactive or doing nothing. The answer is "IDLEST," which is the superlative form of "idle"—meaning the most lazy or unused. Think of it like comparing "slow," "slower," and "slowest," but for inactivity. The clue doesn’t use wordplay, just a direct hint at the extreme form of the word.

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