Put on hold
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is DEFER.
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Why it fits
DEFER is the 5-letter answer to “Put on hold” in the July 19, 2025 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so DEFER both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.