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The Clue
Short stops (6 letter answer)
The Answer
PAUSES
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Notes
The answer PAUSES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 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"