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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Deliberately delay (5) featured in Puzzler puzzle on September 10, 2026. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is STALL.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | STALL Deliberately delay (5) | (5) | Puzzler | Sep 10, 2026 |
| 98% | STONEWALL Deliberately delay | (9) | Universal | Oct 29, 2019 |
| 41% | POSTPONEMENT Deliberate delay | (12) | ||
| 41% | STALLS Deliberately delays | (6) | ||
| 36% | PROCRASTINATION Deliberate delay of a decision | (15) | Newsday | Jun 21, 2016 |
| 32% | TIMEBOMB Its report is deliberately delayed | (8) | ||
| 32% | DAWDLING Deliberately delaying instead of working | (8) | Family Time | Jan 11, 2021 |
| 24% | FILIBUSTER Use long speeches to deliberately delay legislation (10) | (10) | ||
| 22% | GOSLOW A form of industrial action in which work is deliberately delayed (2,4) | (6) | ||
| 3% | LIESTO Deliberately misleads | (6) | Universal | Sep 11, 2026 |
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In this clue, "Deliberately delay" is a hint for the answer "STALL." To stall means to intentionally delay or prolong something. This term is often used in various contexts, such as in negotiations, sports, or even when a vehicle's engine stops running. The word "deliberately" in the clue emphasizes the intentionality behind the delay, distinguishing it from mere procrastination or unforeseen circumstances.