What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Pauses while playing" from August 16, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Pauses while playing”

This clue appeared as 26-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

RESTS

Letters5

Starts withR

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Pauses while playing” ran in the NYT Crossword on August 16, 2026 as 26-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with R and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Pauses while playing” clue?+

The answer is RESTS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of August 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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