Curve that gives one pause? Crossword Clue

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Curve that gives one pause? Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. anglewing butterfly with a comma-shaped mark on the underside of each hind wing
2. a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate the separation of elements within the grammatical structure of a sentence

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CURVE (noun)
1. the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
2. curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
CURVE (verb)
1. form a curl, curve, or kink
2. turn sharply; change direction abruptly
PAUSE (verb)
1. interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
2. cease an action temporarily
PAUSE (noun)
1. a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
2. temporary inactivity

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