Informal term for a delayed but firm response (4,4) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SLOWBURN Informal term for a delayed but firm response (4,4) (8)
6% HARD Firm, solid (4) The Telegraph Mini Feb 19, 2026
6% LAG Delay (3) Universal Feb 13, 2026
6% TARPS Rain delay coverings (5) New York Times Feb 11, 2026
6% TARP Cover for a rain delay (4) Wall Street Journal Feb 10, 2026
6% ONUS Responsibility (4) LA Times Daily Feb 3, 2026
6% WAGON Closed railway van - informal term for car (5) (5) The Guardian Quick Feb 2, 2026
6% INREPLY As a response (7) Premier Sunday Feb 1, 2026
6% PUT Don, with "on" ... or delay, with "off" (3) Universal Feb 1, 2026
6% TARDY Delayed (5) Puzzler Backwords Jan 31, 2026
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