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Not Dilatory Crossword Clue

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199%6Exact Match!
233%11Dilatory talk
333%7 Is dilatory

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "PROMPT" which means:

    noun
  • • A cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
  • • (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
  • adjective satellite
  • • According to schedule or without delay; on time
  • • Ready and willing or quick to act
  • • Performed with little or no delay
  • verb
  • • Give an incentive for action
  • • Serve as the inciting cause of
  • • Assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
  • adjective
  • • Quick; acting without delay.
  • • On time; punctual.
  • • Ready; willing to act.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The prompt asked us to write a short essay on our favorite book."
  • • "She responded quickly to the prompt and earned a high score on the test."

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New York Times26 Oct 1989 Down 45
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