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The Polices Leader Admitting Everyone Is Playing For Time Crossword Clue
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STALLING which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
STALLING
Updated: May 26, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "STALLING" which means:
- noun
- • A tactic used to mislead or delay verb
- • To put (an animal, etc.) in a stall.
- • To fatten.
- • To come to a standstill.
- • To cause to stop making progress, to hinder, to slow down, to delay or forestall.
- • To plunge into mire or snow so as not to be able to get on; to set; to fix.
- • (of an engine) to stop suddenly.
- • To cause the engine of a manual-transmission car to stop by going too slowly for the selected gear.
- • To exceed the critical angle of attack, resulting in loss of lift.
- • To live in, or as if in, a stall; to dwell.
- • To be stuck, as in mire or snow; to stick fast.
- • To be tired of eating, as cattle.
- • To place in an office with the customary formalities; to install.
- • To forestall; to anticipate.
- • To keep close; to keep secret.
- • To employ delaying tactics against.
- • To employ delaying tactics.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The stalling of the project caused a delay in its completion."
- • "The stalling of the engine was due to a fuel leak."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| Telegraph Cryptic27 May 2024 | Down 17 | |
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