Delay Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Delay?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Delay is STALL. Other possible answers include LAG, DETAIN, PUTOFF, RETARD, HOLDUP, PROCRASTINATE, TIMELAG, check, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Delay?

We have found 34 possible answers for the crossword clue Delay.

Q: What is another word for Delay?

We list 29 synonyms related to Delay. Common alternatives include HOLD, STAY, WAIT, CHECK.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Delay?

Clues like Delay often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Sunday People, The Sun Coffee Time, The Independent Inquisitor, The Guardian Genius, Mail on Sunday, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 06/07/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

act later than planned, scheduled, or required; "Don't delay your application to graduate school or else it won't be considered" .

Hint 2: Synonyms

LAG, HOLD, STAY

Hint 3: Best answers

STALL, LAG, DETAIN

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Best answers for Delay

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STALL

All 34 answers for Delay

Delay with 3 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
LAG	3

Delay with 4 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
HOLD	4
STAY	4
WAIT	4

Delay with 5 letters (5)

Answer	Letters
STALL	5
CHECK	5
HOLDS	5
STAYS	5
WAITS	5

Delay with 6 letters (8)

Answer	Letters
DETAIN	6
PUTOFF	6
RETARD	6
HOLDUP	6
CHECKS	6
DELAYS	6
HOLD UP	6
STAYED	6

Delay with 7 letters (8)

Answer	Letters
TIMELAG	7
CHECKED	7
DELAYED	7
DETAINS	7
HOLDUPS	7
RETARDS	7
STAYING	7
TIME LAG	7

Delay with 8 letters (4)

Answer	Letters
CHECKING	8
DELAYING	8
DETAINED	8
RETARDED	8

Delay with 9 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
DETAINING	9
RETARDING	9

Delay with 12 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
POSTPONEMENT	12

Delay with 13 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
PROCRASTINATE	13
POSTPONEMENTS	13

Synonyms for Delay

We found 29 synonyms.

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POSTPONEMENT

13 letter words

POSTPONEMENTS

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What's the best solution for Delay?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Delay is STALL. Other possible answers include LAG, DETAIN, PUTOFF, RETARD, HOLDUP, PROCRASTINATE, TIMELAG, check, among others.

How many solutions are there for Delay?

We have found 34 possible answers for the crossword clue Delay.

How do I find a solution for Delay?

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What is another word for Delay?

We list 29 synonyms related to Delay. Common alternatives include HOLD, STAY, WAIT, CHECK.

Which crosswords feature clues like Delay?

Clues like Delay often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Sunday People, The Sun Coffee Time, The Independent Inquisitor, The Guardian Genius, Mail on Sunday, among others.

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