The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word REPRIEVE , but the solution may also be TRUCE which is one of the most recent solution (2000 in USA Today).
Temporary respite crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| REPRIEVE | 33 % | 8 |
| TRUCE | 33 % | 5 |
| SURCEASE | 33 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Temporary respite
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- relief
- intermission
- lull
- cessation
- inhibit
- respite
- level off
- repress
- pause
- brilliant
- keep down
- take ten
Crossword Answer definitions
REPRIEVE noun- The cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
- A document authorizing such an action.
- Relief from pain etc., especially temporary.
- To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution.
- To bring relief to someone.
- To take back to prison (in lieu of execution).
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 REPRIEVE
- Temporary stay
- Pardon
- Temporary relief
- Postponement of punishment
- Temporary respite.
- Respite.
- Postponement.
- Condemned-man's concern
- Welcome word on death row
- A gubernatorial warrant
More clues leading to the result TRUCE
- Cease-fire
- Hostilities ender
- Armistice
- Peace offering
- "No more fighting!"
- Reason to put one's arms down
- White flag's message
- White-flag waver's desire
- Peace maker
- Cooling-off period