Crossword clue
Shelved, suspended crossword clue
We have 15 answers for the clue “Shelved, suspended”, from 5–11 letters. The most likely answer is ON ICE.
All answers for “Shelved, suspended”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 5-letter answers | ||
| ON ICE Best match | 5 | Held in reserve for later |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| ON HOLD | 6 | Temporarily stopped |
| TABLED | 6 | Postponed, in American usage |
| PUT OFF | 6 | Delayed until later |
| STAYED | 6 | Halted, as legal proceedings |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| DELAYED | 7 | Made late or slow |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| DEFERRED | 8 | Put off to a later time |
| SET ASIDE | 8 | Left for later consideration |
| PUT ASIDE | 8 | Left for later |
| HELD OVER | 8 | Postponed to a later time |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| POSTPONED | 9 | Arranged for a later date |
| ADJOURNED | 9 | Broken off, to resume later |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| MOTHBALLED | 10 | Put out of use for now |
| IN ABEYANCE | 10 | In a state of temporary disuse |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| PIGEONHOLED | 11 | Filed away and left |
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What does “Shelved, suspended” mean?
Two past participles used together to describe a plan or project that has been set aside for the time being without being cancelled.
Solving tip
Enumeration is the best guide: ON ICE is (2,3), ON HOLD (2,4) and PUT OFF (3,3). In American puzzles TABLED means postponed, whereas in British usage tabling a motion brings it forward.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Shelved, suspended"?
The most likely answer is ON ICE (5 letters) — Held in reserve for later. Other common answers are ON HOLD (6), TABLED (6), DEFERRED (8), POSTPONED (9).
How many letters are in the answer to "Shelved, suspended"?
Answers to "Shelved, suspended" range from 5–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.