Trait for a good waiter? Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, April 29, 2026 · 17-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 29, 2026 · 17-Across · 8 letters
PATIENCE0 of 8 letters revealed
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good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
noun
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