Asking seemingly innocent questions in order to waste someone's time Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SEALIONING Asking seemingly innocent questions in order to waste someone's time (10) USA Today Apr 24, 2021
7% WHODIEDANDLEFTYOUBOSS Question to someone barking orders (21) Premier Sunday Oct 5, 2025
6% BETTERGETMOVING "Time's a-wasting!" (15) Universal Jan 4, 2026
6% AMA Dr.'s order? (3) New York Times Jan 4, 2026
6% HOTENOUGHFORYOU Question asked by a fan? (15) LA Times Daily Jan 3, 2026
6% BABES Innocents (5) LA Times Daily Jan 1, 2026
6% AREYOUUP Question asked on Christmas morning, maybe (8) The Atlantic Dec 25, 2025
6% IDLES Wastes time (5) Thomas Joseph Dec 20, 2025
6% ISTHATYOU Question when trying to recognize someone (9) Universal Dec 13, 2025
6% WHEN A question of time (4) LA Times Daily Nov 30, 2025

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