What is the answer to "Stop mid-story to add suspense, say" in the LA Times Crossword?

The answer to the LA Times Crossword clue "Stop mid-story to add suspense, say" is PAUSEFOREFFECT (14 letters).

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Stop mid-story to add suspense, say LA Times Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the June 16, 2026 puzzle

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PAUSEFOREFFECT

14 letters · Across · last seen June 16, 2026

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