Pauses Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, April 21, 2018 · 2-Down
Appeared in 7 New York Times Crosswords between February 1995 and April 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 21, 2018 · 2-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
a pause for relaxation; "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"
noun
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Known letters
5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
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