Stopped to think for a sec (6)

I believe the answer is:

paused

(Other definitions for paused that I've seen before include "Stopped temporarily or hesitated" , "Waited a moment" , "Hesitated, stopped briefly" , "Ceased temporarily" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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