Pauses while playing NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Pauses while playing” crossword clue is RESTS (5 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times crosswords, most recently on August 16, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 5 LETTERS
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RESTS: to refresh oneself by ceasing work or activity.
Best answers for “Pauses while playing”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RESTS | 5 | Pauses while playing |
| 2 | DEALT | 5 | Handed out, as playing cards similar clue |
| 3 | INAPT | 5 | Like playing the song "D-I-V-O-R-C-E" at a wedding similar clue |
| 4 | ALARM | 5 | What a snooze button pauses similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | August 16, 2026 | RESTS | 26 Down |
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Questions about the Pauses while playing Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the Pauses while playing crossword clue?
RESTS is the 5-letter answer to the “Pauses while playing” crossword clue.
When was the Pauses while playing crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of August 16, 2026. We have seen it once.
What are other possible answers to the Pauses while playing crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with DEALT (“Handed out, as playing cards”), INAPT (“Like playing the song "D-I-V-O-R-C-E" at a wedding”), ALARM (“What a snooze button pauses”).