Wait a few moments before swallowing, say

Latest answer — August 13, 2026

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Clue decoded

To savor food is to keep it in the mouth and enjoy its flavor before swallowing. “Say” signals that this is an example of what waiting before swallowing might mean, rather than a strict instruction.

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Definition
A person pausing to enjoy a bite of food.

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This clue's Thursday, August 13, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Weapon used by the mall cop Paul Blart
  2. 6Popular performer of the past pulled from a pod
  3. 7Hart of "The Five-Year Engagement"
  4. 8Subj. of a 1997 Time cover that showed Steve Case
  5. 9With 5-Down, walk-through

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  1. 1Click of criticism
  2. 2Word after "Stop," "Detour," or "Construction"
  3. 3Wait a few moments before swallowing, say
  4. 4Blunt of "The Five-Year Engagement"
  5. 5See 9-Across

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  1. 1. Weapon used by the mall cop Paul Blart — Answer: TASER. Hint: Think of the handheld shock device a security guard might carry ⚡
  2. 6. Popular performer of the past pulled from a pod — Answer: SHAMU. Hint: Think of a once-famous aquatic entertainer who performed after being separated from its family group. 🐋
  3. 7. Hart of "The Five-Year Engagement" — Answer: KEVIN. Hint: Think of the energetic comedian and actor known for starring in blockbuster comedies. 🎬
  4. 8. Subj. of a 1997 Time cover that showed Steve Case — Answer: AOL. Hint: Think of the internet company whose meteoric rise made its chairman a 1990s cover star. 💻
  5. 9. With 5-Down, walk-through — Answer: DRY. Hint: Pair this with 5-Down for a rehearsal without the real action. 🎭

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  1. 1. Click of criticism — Answer: TSK. Hint: Think of the tiny tongue-click people make to show disapproval. 😒
  2. 2. Word after "Stop," "Detour," or "Construction" — Answer: AHEAD. Hint: This word points to what lies in front, often appearing on road signs. 🚧
  3. 3. Wait a few moments before swallowing, say — Answer: SAVOR. Hint: Enjoy the flavor slowly instead of gulping it down. 😋
  4. 4. Blunt of "The Five-Year Engagement" — Answer: EMILY. Hint: Her first name is shared with the famous poet Dickinson. ✍️
  5. 5. See 9-Across — Answer: RUN. Hint: Look to 9-Across for the answer this clue is pointing toward. 🔎

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The answer to “Wait a few moments before swallowing, say” in the The Washington Post Mini crossword is SAVOR — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on August 13, 2026 at 3-Down. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Wait a few moments before swallowing, say” answer

SAVOR (5 letters)

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August 13, 2026 (most recent) → SAVOR. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Wait a few moments before swallowing, say”?

The answer is SAVOR, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on August 13, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Wait a few moments before swallowing, say”?

5 letters: SAVOR.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Washington Post Mini crossword on August 13, 2026, at 3-Down.

Can “Wait a few moments before swallowing, say” have a different answer?

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