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NYT Daily • August 31, 2025

Whiled away the hours

Answer:

LOAFED

Hint:

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Explanation:

Whiled away the hours" hints at lazily passing time without much effort, which is exactly what "loafed" means—to idle or relax in a leisurely way. The word "loaf" also plays on the idea of a loaf of bread, suggesting someone lying around like a lump, reinforcing the sense of doing nothing productive. It’s a casual term often used when someone is killing time in a laid-back manner.

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