Bad place to spend time on your phone, it's said

Published by Naitik Mehta · March 27, 2026

Stuck on the clue Bad place to spend time on your phone, it's said from the New York Times Mini for March 27, 2026? We have the correct 5-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?

Clue

Bad place to spend time on your phone, it's said (5)

Answer

The answer to Bad place to spend time on your phone, it's said is In Bed (5 letters).

Why does In Bed fit this clue?

This clue uses a sound-alike wordplay where 'it's said' signals that the answer sounds like something else when spoken aloud. IN BED is a phrase meaning while lying in one's bed, typically for sleep or rest. The clue works because IN BED sounds exactly like 'embed' when pronounced, and spending too much time embedded or absorbed in your phone is widely considered problematic for sleep hygiene and personal relationships. Health experts frequently warn against using phones in bed because the blue light disrupts sleep patterns and creates addictive scrolling habits.

What does Bad place to spend time on your phone, it's said mean?

We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.

crossword

noun

•a word puzzle with numbered clues and a grid of squares to fill in

clue

noun

•a hint or piece of information that helps solve a puzzle or mystery

Where did this clue appear?

This clue appeared as 1-across in the New York Times Mini on March 27, 2026, by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.

NYT Mini — Mar 27, 2026

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What does In Bed mean?

prepositional phrase

•lying on or under the covers of a bed, typically for sleep or rest

•a location considered problematic for phone use due to potential sleep disruption from blue light exposure

How to use In Bed in a sentence

Here are 3 examples of how to use the word In Bed.

•“Experts warn that scrolling through social media in bed can disrupt your sleep cycle and make it harder to fall asleep.”

•“After working a double shift at the hospital, she was exhausted and stayed in bed until noon the next day.”

•“The doctor advised him to remain in bed for at least three days while recovering from the flu.”

What are other crossword clues for In Bed?

“Where Mother's Day breakfast might be served” (5)

“Conspiring (with)” (5)

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All clues from the New York Times Mini, Mar 27, 2026 crossword

The New York Times Mini for March 27, 2026 was published by Joel Fagliano and has 10 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.

Across

1ABad place to spend time on your phone, it's said (5)6ABridge-crossing fees (5)7A"Yeah, but even so ..." (5)8AInternet joke (4)9A"SportsCenter" channel (4)

Down

1DWords after a knock on the door (5)2DMaterial for a lecture (5)3DGoodyear vehicle (5)4DComedian DeGeneres (5)5DBroadband connection, for short (3)

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Frequently asked questions about Bad place to spend time on your phone, it's said

What is the answer to Bad place to spend time on your phone, it's said?: The answer is In Bed (5 letters).
Where did this clue appear?: This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 27, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to Bad place to spend time on your phone, it's said have?: The answer has 5 letters: In Bed.

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Naitik Mehta

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Naitik is a gaming enthusiast who loves solving daily word games and enjoys the friendly competition from time to time. He is the co-founder of Crossword Chef and enjoys thinking about how to make crossword solving more fun for everyone around the world.