The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word PAUSED , but the solution may also be DWELT which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Lingered on crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PAUSED | 50 % | 6 |
| DWELT | 50 % | 5 |
Why may DWELT be the right solution?
The word "dwelt" is the right solution because it means to stay or remain in a place for an extended period of time. It is synonymous with "lingered on," making it the correct answer to the clue.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Lingered on
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- prolonged
- dawdled
- stayed
- lasted
- extended
- strung out
- prolonging
- tract
- drawn out
- lengthy
- take long
- long
Crossword Answer definitions
PAUSED verb- To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.
- To interrupt an activity and wait.
- To hesitate; to hold back; to delay.
- To halt the play or playback of, temporarily, so that it can be resumed from the same point.
- To consider; to reflect.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result PAUSED
- Took a breather
- Took ten
- Obeyed a comma
- Waited for a laugh, say
- Didn't go on right away
- Waited
- Stopped briefly
- Held up
- Didn't go straight
- Took a break