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Cause For Pause Crossword Clue

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99%9Exact Match!
noun

• a punctuation mark (;) used to connect independent clauses; indicates a closer relation than does a period

98%5Exact Match!
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%7Pause cause
noun

• a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds

verb

• speak haltingly

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New York Times10 Mar 2005 Across 47
New York Times03 May 1998 Down 11
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Temporary halt or pause
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