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The Clue

Is in neutral (5 letter answer)

The Answer

IDLES

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Notes

The answer IDLES is common and appears about once every 275 puzzles.

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Benches
Lallygags
Lazes
Loafs
Lolls
Lollygags
Is otiose
Putters
Relaxes
Sits
Does nothing
Dogs it
Enjoys the holiday
Hangs out
Lays off
Runs in neutral
Runs in place
Waits at the stoplight
Wastes time
Cools one's heels
Isn't going anywhere
Just sits around
Puts out of work
Runs with minimal power
Runs in neutral gear
Runs with no effect
Runs for no purpose
Runs while sitting
Runs without moving
Takes it easy
Takes life easy
Twiddles one's thumbs

Definition

IDLE as a noun:

1. the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling; "the car engine was running at idle"

IDLE as a verb:

1. (idle, tick over) = run disconnected or idle; "the engine is idling"
2. (idle, laze, slug, stagnate) = be idle; exist in a changeless situation; "The old man sat and stagnated on his porch"; "He slugged in bed all morning"