"___ little longer!" (party host's exhortation) Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

EXHORTATION (noun)
1. the act of exhorting; an earnest attempt at persuasion
2. a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action
LONGER (noun)
1. a person with a strong desire for something

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