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noun • a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort • a pause from doing something (as work) • an interruption in the intensity or amount of something • a pause for relaxation • the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment verb • postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution | ||||||||
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Sappers Deliberately Hurt Causing Temporary Delay Crossword Clue
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RESPITE which was last seen in the The Guardian Everyman crossword.
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RESPITE
Updated: October 15, 2023
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