In abeyance Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "In abeyance" leads us to the answer "ON ICE" for today's crossword puzzle. Here's why this answer fits the clue perfectly:

• Temporary Halting: The phrase "In abeyance" signifies a state of temporary suspension or postponement. Just like how something placed "on ice" is temporarily halted or delayed, waiting for further action or development.
• Idiomatic Expression: "On ice" is also used as an idiomatic expression in English to mean something that is put on hold or kept in a state of inactivity.
• Literary Connection: In literature, when a character or a situation is described as being "on ice," it often implies a period of dormancy or inaction.

Therefore, the answer "ON ICE" is a fitting response to the clue "In abeyance" as it captures the essence of being temporarily set aside or inactive, just like something in abeyance would be.

More Answers:

• ON ICE
• ONICE
• ON HOLD
• ONHOLD
• SUSPENDED

Definition of "ON ICE"

(of wine or food) kept chilled by being surrounded by ice

Example :

the champagne was already on ice

the recommendation was put on ice

Dick Whittington on Ice

 The Crossword clue "In abeyance" published 64 time/s & has 5 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily American	21 February 2024	ON ICE
Penny dell	16 February 2024	ONICE
Mirror classic	9 July 2023	ONICE
Evening Standard - Easy	2 August 2022	ON ICE
The Times Concise	24 September 2021	ON HOLD
The Guardian Speedy	12 September 2021	ONHOLD
Newsday.com	10 June 2021	ONICE
The Telegraph - Quick	3 August 2018	ONHOLD
The Guardian	23 July 2017	ONICE
L.A. Times Daily	19 June 2015	ONICE
Thinks.com	3 May 2011	ONICE
USA Today	6 February 2010	ONICE
New York Times	15 August 2003	ONICE
Universal	4 March 2003	ONICE
Irish Times Simplex	18 August 2001	SUSPENDED