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Hesitate In Speaking Crossword Clue

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99%3Exact Match!
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'

22%5Hesitate or falter
noun

• the area on a billiard table behind the balkline

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

verb

• refuse to comply

22%6 To hesitate or show reluctance
verb

• turn pale, as if in fear

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Source #Number Answer
New York Times28 Mar 2021 Across 92
New York Times03 Dec 2009 Across 51
New York Times10 Feb 2007 Across 19
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