Musical pause Crossword Clue

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Musical pause Crossword Answer

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FERMATA

(7 letters)

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(verb)
1. sit, as on a branch
2. stay the same; remain in a certain state
(noun)
1. euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)
2. freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

MUSICAL (adjective)
1. containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody
2. characteristic of or resembling or accompanied by music
MUSICAL (noun)
1. a play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing
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

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

FERMATA
(7 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
ERST

More LA Times Crossword (10/1/2026) Answers

Across

1. Pride letters

5. Latch (onto)

9. Pricey strings, familiarly

14. Geometric calculation

15. Spiritual energy

16. Canines, e.g.

17. "Top Gun" and "Top Gun: Maverick" actor

19. Spy collection

20. Do nothing

21. Fastest qualifier in auto racing

23. Welcomes

25. Insect such as Bombyx mori

28. Possesses

29. All ready

31. "I disagree!"

32. Word with flat or late

33. Plemons of “The Power of the Dog”

35. Lends a hand

36. The Kiss painter

40. Without a date

42. Like many a chimney sweep

43. Resistance unit

44. Show stoppers?

47. Org. overseeing LA28

48. Part of B&B

51. Appear as

54. “Friends” friend

56. Lady Gaga, for one

58. Moral standard

59. Burp

61. Ice cream treat, or what can be found in 17-, 25-, 36-, or 51-Across?

63. Nebraska city

64. Fancy party spread

65. Like leap years

66. Some sushi fish

67. Lock lips, in London

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1. Extravagant

2. Top-notch

3. Some ball attendees

4. Opinions, informally

5. Lass

6. Gravy imperfection

7. Cookies with many limited-edition flavors

8. Miami baseball player

9. Like flypaper

10. Brunch hr.

11. Supply with updated parts

12. Feasted on

13. UPS competitor

18. Van Gogh flowers

22. "She" in Portuguese

24. Tree house?

26. Danson of "The Good Place"

27. Bucks and rams

30. ID checkers at an airport

33. Big container

34. Chargeable autos, for short

35. "Good Hang" podcaster Poehler

36. Locker room strategy

37. Fish that turns into a dragon, per myth

38. Roller coaster feature

39. Desires

40. 'Help us!'

41. Not just “a”

44. Socially dominant types

45. Accomplished

46. Cuts corners

48. "Don't act up!"

49. Battery-powered rides

50. Clothed, so to speak

52. Frappuccino flavor

53. Water brand

55. Last multiple-choice choice, often

57. Midrange voice

59. Many a customer service assistant

60. Animal mascot for Liberty Mutual

62. Beer dispenser

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