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Large cat cross about new delay (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

linger

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'new delay' is the definition.
'linger' can be an answer for 'delay' (I've seen this before). I am not certain of the 'new' bit.

'large cat cross' is the wordplay.
'large' becomes 'L' (eg in clothes sizes).
'cat cross' becomes 'inger' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'l'+'inger'='LINGER'

'about' is the link.

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(Other definitions for linger that I've seen before include "Tarry, hang around" , "Procrastinate" , "Remain behind" , "Delay departure" , "Leave slowly and hesitantly" .)

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