“Pauses while playing” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RESTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Pauses while playing”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 16, 2026, where it runs at 26 Down 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.