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They Hold Up Shelves Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DELAYS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DELAYS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DELAYS" which means:
- noun
- • Time during which some action is awaited
- • The act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time verb
- • Cause to be slowed down or delayed
- • Act later than planned, scheduled, or required
- • Stop or halt
- • Slow the growth or development of
An example sentence would be:
- • "There were several delays in the construction of the new building."
- • "The train is running late due to unforeseen delays."
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| The Guardian Cryptic07 Oct 2002 | Down 3 | |
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