The Clue
Stands by (5 letter answer)
The Answer
WAITS
Tags
Notes
The answer WAITS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.
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Definition
WAIT as a noun:
1. (delay, hold, time lag, postponement, wait) = time during which some action is awaited; "instant replay caused too long a delay"; "he ordered a hold in the action"
2. (wait, waiting) = the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something); "the wait was an ordeal for him"
WAIT as a verb:
1. stay in one place and anticipate or expect something; "I had to wait on line for an hour to get the tickets"
2. (wait, hold off, hold back) = wait before acting; "the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment"
3. (expect, look, await, wait) = look forward to the probable occurrence of; "We were expecting a visit from our relatives"; "She is looking to a promotion"; "he is waiting to be drafted"
4. (wait, waitress) = serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant; "I'm waiting on tables at Maxim's"