It tends to delay the reader
Crossword clue · 1 known answers · 2 appearances · Last seen in the Evening Standard crossword on August 27, 2026
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COMMA
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The clue “It tends to delay the reader” has appeared 2 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Evening Standard crossword on August 27, 2026, where the answer was COMMA.
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