Hold on a second! Crossword Clue

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Hold on a second! Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
2. time during which some action is awaited
(verb)
1. look forward to the probable occurrence of
2. wait before acting

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SECOND (noun)
1. an indefinitely short time
2. a 60th part of a minute of arc
SECOND (verb)
1. give support or one’s approval to
2. transfer an employee to a different, temporary assignment
SECOND (adjective)
1. coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude
2. a part or voice or instrument or orchestra section lower in pitch than or subordinate to the first
SECOND (adverb)
1. in the second place
HOLD (verb)
1. be capable of holding or containing
2. be pertinent or relevant or applicable
HOLD (noun)
1. a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
2. time during which some action is awaited

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Down

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