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verb • pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness • interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing | ||||
| 32% | 9 | Item often upset or upset, metaphorically | ||
noun • the planning that is disrupted when someone `upsets the applecart' • a handcart from which apples and other fruit are sold in the street | ||||
| 29% | 9 | Delay — one has week at first in delay | ||
verb • obstruct or hinder any discussion • engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate | ||||
The Chap Is Upset With Art Gallerys Delay
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HESITATE which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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HESITATE
Updated: December 29, 2025
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