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noun • a person of subnormal intelligence verb • cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate • be delayed • slow the growth or development of • lose velocity; move more slowly | ||||||||
| 35% | 12 | Obstacle causing delay | ||||||
noun • an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity • some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity • a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something | ||||||||
| 35% | 11 | Causing a delay | ||||||
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Causing Delay Crossword Clue
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RETARDING which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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RETARDING
Updated: October 10, 2023
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| New York Times05 Aug 1985 | Down 9 | |
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