Wait a second … Crossword Clue

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Wait a second … Crossword Answer

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SAY

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HANGON

(6 letters)

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

Hint 2: Other Answers Used in the Past

SAY
(3 letters)
HANGON
(6 letters)

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22. Spanish for “bear”

24. "___ All That" (2021 rom-com)

25. Worn-down pencils

29. Play part

31. Type of laptop port

33. Figure skating jump with three full revolutions

35. Cruise ship cabin

38. Weirdly unsettling

39. Drink often topped with marshmallows

40. Celebratory shout

41. Annihilate, like an opponent

42. Egyptian crosses

43. Small distances by plane

45. Races with multiple legs

47. Multitalented artist Yoko

48. Some characters in "The X-Files"

49. Pristine paradise

50. Parent's hermano

52. 'How's it goin'?'

54. "When one ___ closes, another opens"

56. Help spread the word on social media

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62. "Just let yourself in!"

64. Flavor with honey, say

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66. Indie music prefix

67. Periods of 60 mins.

68. Took a load off

69. Art on a pec, perhaps

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2. That's terrible!

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5. "Skip me," on board game night

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8. Plane's walkway

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10. Circle of light

11. Anatomical pouch

12. In favor of

13. Japanese currency

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21. "Cry me a river!"

23. Your and my

26. Prep for replanting

27. Airships over stadiums

28. Leaks out slowly

29. Made amends

30. Witch's laugh

32. Plants some seeds

34. ___ and relaxation

35. Frighten

36. Simple

37. Ruler of Cancer in astrology

44. Floral brew with a pink hue

46. High-minded person?

51. Presses clothes

53. Underdog's victory

55. Statement of promise

56. Bones covered by corsets

57. Dentist's instruction

58. Hiking sandal brand

59. TV spot from a nonprofit

60. Bird that can turn its head 270 degrees

61. Make a wager

63. Nothing but ___

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