A short rest, so to speak
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This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, 22 December 2019. The answer FIVE is a 4-letter entry.
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- What is the answer to "A short rest, so to speak"?
- FIVE
- How many letters is the answer to "A short rest, so to speak"?
- The answer has 4 letters.
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- This clue last appeared in the NYT Crossword crossword on .
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