Cause For A Pause Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	99%	9		Exact Match!
	noun • a punctuation mark (;) used to connect independent clauses; indicates a closer relation than does a period
	26%	5		Cause for pause
	noun • a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate the separation of elements within the grammatical structure of a sentence • anglewing butterfly with a comma-shaped mark on the underside of each hind wing
	26%	7		Pause cause
	noun • a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds verb • speak haltingly

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New York Times26 Aug 2000	Across 15
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