The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word RETARDANT which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1981.
Tending to delay crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| RETARDANT | 50 % | 9 |
| TARDIVE | 50 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Tending to delay
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- retardant
- dilatory
- suspensive
- maddening
- slow
- unfavorable
- obstructive
- quick
- snappy
- expedient
- provoking
- active
Crossword Answer definitions
RETARDANT noun- (often in combination) Something that serves to retard (slow down) the action of something
- (often in combination) Serving to retard (slow down) the action of something
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result RETARDANT
- Growth inhibitor
- Delaying
- Tending to delay
- Suppressor
- Inhibitor
- Any agent that delays or hinders
- Delaying agent