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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
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| 2 | 22% | 5 | Hesitate or falter | |
| 3 | 22% | 6 | To hesitate or show reluctance | |
Hesitate In A Way Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 142 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
HEM which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HEM
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "HEM" which means:
- noun
- • The edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
- • The utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc. verb
- • Fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
- • Utter `hem' or `ahem' interjection
- • Used to fill in the gap of a pause with a vocalized sound. pronoun
- • Them (now only in unstressed position following a consonant).
An example sentence would be:
- • "She carefully folded the hem of her dress."
- • "The tailor had to shorten the hem of the pants."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times23 Jun 2016 | Across 32 | |
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1 | Begin to hesitate over this question for ten points
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2 | Didn't hesitate
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23 Apr 2000 | New York Times / 23 Apr 2000 |
3 | Hesitate, as a speaker
New York Times -
31 Jul 1980 | New York Times / 31 Jul 1980 |
4 | Hesitate, then free up to capture the intruder
The Guardian Quiptic -
29 Nov 2004 | The Guardian Quiptic / 29 Nov 2004 |
5 | Hesitate or falter | |
6 | Hesitate to address the issue directly | |
7 | It's almost modest to hesitate
The Guardian Cryptic -
09 Aug 2000 | The Guardian Cryptic / 09 Aug 2000 |
