What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Short pause" from July 17, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Short pause”

This clue appeared as 51-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Friday, July 17, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

HIATUS

Letters6

Starts withH

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Short pause” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 17, 2026 as 51-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with H and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Short pause” clue?+

The answer is HIATUS (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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