Syllables of hesitation Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Syllables of hesitation” from the New York Times crossword of April 9, 2026? It has 3 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, APRIL 9, 2026
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UMS is the answer to “Syllables of hesitation”. It means to hesitate or pause in speaking.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To hesitate or pause in speaking.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: SMU.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Sounds of hesitation”.
Seen before
This clue also appeared in the New York Times on March 4, 2025.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Syllables of hesitation”?
UMS, 3 letters: to hesitate or pause in speaking.
When was “Syllables of hesitation” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of April 9, 2026, and 1 more time before that.
How many letters does the answer have?
3 letters, starting with U.