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Answer for the clue "Relieving pause ", 6 letters:
let-up

Word definitions for let-up in dictionaries

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (alternative form of letup English)

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ At peak times there is no let-up with an endless string of calls back-to-back. ▪ On past form he need fear no let-up in the fight. ▪ The second period saw no let-up from either side with both still determined to play 15-man rugby. ...

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Let-up \Let"-up`\ (l[e^]t"[u^]p`), n. [See Let to forbear.] Abatement; also, cessation; as, it blew a gale for three days without any let-up. [Colloq.]

Usage examples of let-up.

He had been allowed to watch an Emergency rerun on the wardroom TV when they came in from hoeing and around six o'clock had begun jerking off constantly and without let-up, screaming Try to set the night on fire!