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The Clue
To gain time, delayed deciding (10 letter answer)
The Answer
TEMPORIZED
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Notes
The answer TEMPORIZED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
TEMPORIZE as a verb:
1. (temporize, temporise) = draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; "The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote"