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% DRIVE Impetus (5) Thomas Joseph Oct 17, 2025
7% BALK Hesitate (4) Eugene Sheffer Oct 15, 2025
7% LOATH Hesitant (5) The Atlantic Oct 12, 2025
7% RASH Impetuous complaint (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Oct 8, 2025
7% WAVER Hesitate (5) The Telegraph Plusword Sep 27, 2025
7% INDECISIVE Hesitant (10) The Telegraph Quick Sep 12, 2025
6% TBSP Three times 49a, for short (4)
6% PIT Greek character has time for mine (3) (3) Mirror Cryptic Oct 13, 2025
6% USAGE America has time for employment (5) (5) Mirror Cryptic Oct 9, 2025
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