Waits Awhile is a phrase that is used to describe an action of waiting for a certain amount of time. The crossword solutions for this phrase are BIDES (5 letters) and Hangs On (7 letters). BIDES means to wait patiently, while Hangs On implies that the waiting period is longer than expected. Therefore, Waits Awhile can be interpreted as waiting for a period of time that is neither too short nor too long.