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verb • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration • cause to be slowed down or delayed • rob at gunpoint or by means of some other threat • continue to live and avoid dying • resist or confront with resistance • resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc. | ||||||||
| 39% | 6 | Situation causing delay | ||||||
noun • robbery at gunpoint • the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time | ||||||||
| 30% | 6 | Primarily, delay a while, delay, loiter endlessly? | ||||||
verb • take one's time; proceed slowly • waste time • hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc. | ||||||||
Situation Causing Delay Crossword Clue
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HOLDUP which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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HOLDUP
Updated: October 13, 2023
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