The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BACKLOGS which also is the latest solution we found used in Washington Post in 2005.
Causes of delays crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| BACKLOGS | 100 % | 8 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Causes of delays
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- retardation
 - stalls
 - impatience
 - hindrance
 - arrears
 - deadlines
 - delay
 - delaying
 - drag
 - late
 - periods
 - retarded
 
Crossword Answer definitions
BACKLOGS noun- A large log to burn at the back of a fire.
 - A reserve source or supply.
 - An accumulation or buildup, especially of unfilled orders or unfinished work.
 - A log containing text previously read, as in text-based video games or chat rooms.
 
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