"And now, without further __ ... " (3)

I believe the answer is:

ado

(Other definitions for ado that I've seen before include "Song and dance" , "stew is provided" , "Fuss, trouble" , "carry-on" , "excitement" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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