Answer:

latency

Answer	Crossword Clue
LATENCY	Dormant state
LATENCY	Developmental stage
LATENCY	Incubation period

LATENCY	Dormant state.
LATENCY	Quality of being dormant.
LATENCY	Quiescence
LATENCY	Inactive state
LATENCY	Period of inactivity

Crossword

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