The engine is stopping while one's playing for time (8) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue The engine is stopping while one's playing for time (8) . 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is STALLING.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STALLING The engine is stopping while one's playing for time (8) (8)
87% RESTS Pauses while playing (5) New York Times Aug 16, 2026
79% ERST At one time, at one time (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 25, 2026
79% STALL Play for time (5) USA Today Jun 7, 2026
76% AAB One time (3) USA Today Quick Aug 7, 2026
76% ONCE One time (4) USA Today Quick Aug 7, 2026
76% AGO A while ___ (3) USA Today Jul 18, 2026
76% CELLO Instrument played while sitting (5) Commuter May 16, 2026
76% STALLS Plays for time as the engine stops (6) (6)
72% INTRUDE Interfere with focus of Liverpool - to stop United playing (7) The Telegraph Toughie Aug 20, 2026
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