Pause In The Action Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is LULL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: LULL

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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2	98%	4		Exact Match!
3	35%	9		Pause in action

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "LULL" which means:

noun

• A pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished
• A period of calm weather

verb

• Calm by deception
• Become quiet or less intensive
• Make calm or still

An example sentence would be:

• "The baby fell asleep during the lull of the lullaby."
• "After the hustle and bustle of the city, i enjoyed the peaceful lull of the countryside."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times01 Feb 2011	Across 60
New York Times02 Oct 1985	Across 67
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