The Clue
Not dilatory (6 letter answer)
The Answer
PROMPT
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Notes
The answer PROMPT is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
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Definition
PROMPT as a noun:
1. (prompt, prompting) = a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken); "the audience could hear his prompting"
2. (prompt, command prompt) = (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
PROMPT as a verb:
1. (motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite) = give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career"
2. (prompt, inspire, instigate) = serve as the inciting cause of; "She prompted me to call my relatives"
3. (prompt, remind, cue) = assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
PROMPT as an adjective:
1. (on time, prompt) = according to schedule or without delay; "they were always on time"; "a prompt reply"
2. (expeditious, prompt, timesaving) = characterized by speed and efficiency
3. quick in apprehending or reacting; "a prompt (or ready) response"; "a prompt smile"
4. (immediate, prompt, quick, straightaway) = performed with little or no delay; "an immediate reply to my letter"; "prompt obedience"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial"