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Other crossword clues for answer "WAITS"

WAITS
Hangs around
Remains
Gravel-voiced singer Tom
Shows patience
Bides one's time
Stands in line
Sits tight
See 19-Across
Delays
Periods of inactivity
Takes orders
Abides
Serves, with "on"
Stands in line, say
Is expectant
Stands by
Stays put
They can be frustrating
Hangs on a line?
Counts down the minutes, maybe
Queues up
Cools one's heels
Takes orders, in a way
Is patient
Christmas carolers in Britain.
Is ready.
Remains ready.
Attends upon.
Serves.
Intervals.
Hangs on
Attends, with "on"
Tarries
___ on (serves)
Times on lines
Doesn't take off
Does a garçon's job
Takes orders, say
Theme park annoyances
Twiddles one's thumbs, say
Works at a restaurant ... or what many diners experience at popular restaurants
Works in a cafe, maybe
Holds on
Lingers
Is on hold, say
Gravel-throated songwriting icon Tom
Anticipates
Restaurant annoyances
Long-line annoyances
Brings people food
Does restaurant work
Is in a line
Golf course annoyances
Is in line
Singer Tom
Practices patience
Tom with a gravelly voice
Demonstrates patience