| Clue | Length | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Stay of execution | 4 letters | stop |
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| Stay of execution | 4 letters | wait |
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| Stay of execution | 4 letters | stay |
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| Stay of execution | 6 letters | tie-up |
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| Stay of execution | 7 letters | slow-up |
| Stay of execution | 7 letters | respite |
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| Stay of execution | 8 letters | red-tape |
| Stay of execution | 8 letters | slowdown |
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| Stay of execution | 8 letters | slowness |
| Stay of execution | 8 letters | stoppage |
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| Stay of execution | 8 letters | reprieve |
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| Stay of execution | 8 letters | time-lag |
| Stay of execution | 10 letters | suspension |
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| Stay of execution | 11 letters | retardation |
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