Plays for time Crossword Clue

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Today we are going to solve the crossword clue "Plays for time" ,After checking out all the recent clues we got the best answer below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Plays for time" and the corresponding answer "STALLS" are a perfect match due to the following reasons:

• Delaying Tactics: In the world of performance arts, when an actor or performer "STALLS," they enact delaying tactics to prolong a show or performance.
• Buying Time: STALLS are commonly found in various events where time needs to be bought. For instance, in a critical situation, a negotiator may engage in STALLS to buy time for further deliberations.
• Creative Diversions: STALLS can involve diverting attention through various means to keep the audience occupied while the main action is momentarily paused.

This strategic delay in proceeding with a task or performance aligns perfectly with the concept of "Plays for time," making "STALLS" the apt solution to today's crossword clue.

More Answers:

• STALLS
• TEMPORIZES

 The Crossword clue "Plays for time" published 36 time/s & has 2 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Metro Quick	19 March 2024	STALLS
Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate	7 August 2023	STALLS
Mirror classic	5 September 2022	STALLS
The Daily Beast	8 December 2021	STALLS
The Telegraph - Quick	24 June 2020	STALLS
Newsday.com	28 March 2020	TEMPORIZES
Evening Standard - Easy	6 November 2018	STALLS
Mirror quick	23 December 2017	STALLS
The Guardian	9 June 2017	STALLS
Wall Street Journal	25 February 2016	STALLS
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	13 August 2015	STALLS
Universal	1 March 2015	STALLS
L.A. Times Sunday	12 December 2010	STALLS
USA Today	15 September 2008	STALLS
New York Times	8 October 2007	STALLS