“Delay” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••STALL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.STALL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Delay”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 7, 2025, where it runs at 50 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 7, 2025 grid43DDish that's "slung"4 ltrs›51DMajor British grocery chain5 ltrs›52DNarnia lion5 ltrs›53DLike spinach or chard5 ltrs›54DMaterial for some gloves and balloons5 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••STALL5 ltrs
••••••RETARD6 ltrs
•••••DEFER5 ltrs
••••••••POSTPONE8 ltrs
••••••DETAIN6 ltrs
••••••PUTOFF6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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