Put on the back burner Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, October 23, 2016 · 67-Across
Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between April 2006 and October 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 23, 2016 · 67-Across · 5 letters
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hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam"
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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, April 22, 2006.DEFER5 lettersanswer page
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