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The Clue

Hesitate (5 letter answer)

The Answer

PAUSE

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Notes

The answer PAUSE is uncommon, appearing about once every 375 puzzles.

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Definition

PAUSE as a noun:

1. (pause, intermission, break, interruption, suspension) = a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
2. temporary inactivity

PAUSE as a verb:

1. (hesitate, pause) = interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing; "The speaker paused"
2. (pause, intermit, break) = cease an action temporarily; "We pause for station identification"; "let's break for lunch"