The term BE IDLE can be defined by the crossword solutions LAZE (4 letters), LOAF (4 letters), LIE (3 letters), SIT (3 letters), and LIEAROUND (9 letters). To LAZE is to spend time doing nothing, LOAF is to spend time in a lazy manner, LIE is to recline or rest in a horizontal position, SIT is to rest one's weight on the buttocks, and LIE around is to remain inactive or do nothing. All of these words describe the same concept of being idle or inactive.