This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Sunday, June 21, 2026 (7 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
D _ _ _ _
First and last letters
D _ _ _ Y
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DELAY as a word: (transitive) To put off until a later time; to defer; (transitive) To retard; to temporarily stop, detain, or hinder.
DELAY has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since January 30, 2026.
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