“[C/P]ause” crossword clue
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•••••••••••MAKEORBREAK
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MAKEORBREAK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “[C/P]ause”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 8, 2026, where it runs at 17 Across and fills 11 squares. It crosses 11 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 8, 2026 grid1DBlack ___, nickname for Kobe Bryant5 ltrs›2DCompany that created Pong5 ltrs›3DFish, roads or weapons that are long and thin5 ltrs›4DSneakiness7 ltrs›5DGoof3 ltrs›6DBrain or ear part4 ltrs›7DCoolness, of a sort4 ltrs›8DMagician's cry6 ltrs›9DMany a Winter Olympian6 ltrs›10D"Holy moley!"3 ltrs›18DWhat cologne may mask4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 8, 20261ACartographers' concerns4 ltrs›5AGo by6 ltrs›11AHelpful skill for guessers3 ltrs›14AWorking obediently4 ltrs›15AMickey with an Oscar nomination for "The Wrestler"6 ltrs›16AChampiñones ___ plancha (Spanish dish)3 ltrs›19ADroop3 ltrs›20AFood mentioned in the Lord's Prayer5 ltrs›
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