Is “Idle” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
IDLE
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Idle

/ˈaɪd(ə)l/

noun
  1. 1.An idle animation.

  2. 2.An idle game.

Synonyms: idle game, incremental game

verb
  1. 1.To spend in idleness; to waste; to consume.

  2. 2.To lose or spend time doing nothing, or without being employed in business.

  3. 3.Of an engine: to run at a slow speed, or out of gear; to tick over.

adjective
  1. 1.Empty, vacant.

  2. 2.Not being used appropriately; not occupied; (of time) with no, no important, or not much activity.

    My computer hibernates after it has been idle for 30 minutes.

  3. 3.Not engaged in any occupation or employment; unemployed; inactive; doing nothing in particular.

    idle workmen

Synonyms: pointless