The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SHORTSTOP , but the solution may also be BEAT which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Brief pause? crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SHORTSTOP | 50 % | 9 |
| BEAT | 50 % | 4 |
Why may BEAT be the right solution?
"BEAT" can mean a brief pause or moment of hesitation, especially in speech or music. This definition fits the clue "Brief pause" perfectly, making "BEAT" the correct answer.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Brief pause?
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- intermission
- interlude
- interval
- encore
- play out
- chorus
- garret
- finale
- book
- number
- unity
- rhubarb
Crossword Answer definitions
SHORTSTOP noun- The infield defensive player that stands between the second baseman and the third baseman.
- A nimble defender.
- A player who is short of money.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result SHORTSTOP
- Twins' 6, e.g.
- Derek Jeter, for one
- Position not far from second
- Infield position
- Wide-ranging infielder
- Quick coffee break?
- Derek Jeter, notably
- *Infielder typically between second and third
- Sudden-braking outcome
- One of the infielders