Answer:

reprieve

Answer	Crossword Clue
REPRIEVE	Temporary stay
REPRIEVE	Pardon
REPRIEVE	Temporary relief

REPRIEVE	Postponement of punishment
REPRIEVE	Temporary respite.
REPRIEVE	Respite.
REPRIEVE	Postponement.
REPRIEVE	Condemned-man's concern
REPRIEVE	Welcome word on death row
REPRIEVE	A gubernatorial warrant
REPRIEVE	Stay

REPRIEVE	Stay on death row
REPRIEVE	Welcome out
REPRIEVE	Temporary pardon
REPRIEVE	Gubernatorial warrant

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.