Played for time crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with S and has 7 letters.

STALLED

STALLED — the 7-letter solution to “Played for time”, entered at 23 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for November 08, 2024.

About this clue

“Played for time” appeared as 23 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on November 08, 2024, and the answer is 7 letters long. We have tracked this clue 2 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on March 23, 2026.

Letters
7
Position
23 Across
Times seen
2

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Played for time”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, November 8, 2024, the answer to “Played for time” is STALLED — 7 letters, entered at 23 Across.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Played for time” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been STALLED, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 7 letters and starts with S.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.