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The Clue
Cause for pause (9 letter answer)
The Answer
SEMICOLON
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Notes
The answer SEMICOLON is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
Related Clues
Cause for a pause
Mark of a separation
Pause indicator
Punctuation mark
Definition
SEMICOLON as a noun:
1. a punctuation mark (`;') used to connect independent clauses; indicates a closer relation than does a period