Try to delay Crossword Clue

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Try to delay Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. postpone doing what one should be doing
2. come to a stop
(noun)
1. small individual study area in a library
2. a booth where articles are displayed for sale

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DELAY (verb)
1. cause to be slowed down or delayed
2. slow the growth or development of
DELAY (noun)
1. time during which some action is awaited
2. the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
TRY (verb)
1. melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities
2. test the limits of
TRY (noun)
1. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

Hint 3: Anagram

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

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