Pause in the action Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Monday, December 8, 2025 · 57-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between February 2011 and December 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 8, 2025 · 57-Down · 4 letters
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a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished; "there was never a letup in the noise"
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