Has impetus for a short time but then hesitates (8) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MOMENTUM Has impetus for a short time but then hesitates (8) (8)
8% HASTY Impetuous (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 8, 2025
7% DRIVE Impetus (5) Thomas Joseph Oct 17, 2025
6% CURT Short dog is on time (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Jan 9, 2026
6% SPLITSECOND Very short period of time (5,6) (11) Mirror Classic Jan 9, 2026
6% SUET Woman has time for ingredient (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Jan 4, 2026
6% HOL Time off work, for short (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 3, 2026
6% ERS Hesitant sounds (3) LA Times Daily Dec 27, 2025
6% STENO Real-time record-keeper, for short (5) LA Times Daily Dec 25, 2025
6% MOTOR Heath has time to get car (5) (5) Mirror Cryptic Dec 23, 2025
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