diff --git a/src/org/labkey/test/components/ui/grids/EditableGrid.java b/src/org/labkey/test/components/ui/grids/EditableGrid.java
index 6b1c20097d..0089b69c96 100644
--- a/src/org/labkey/test/components/ui/grids/EditableGrid.java
+++ b/src/org/labkey/test/components/ui/grids/EditableGrid.java
@@ -1040,6 +1040,7 @@ private void dragToCell(WebElement elementToDrag, WebElement destinationCell)
                 // WebDriver doesn't calculate correct location to click the cell selection handle
                 .moveToElement(elementToDrag, 0, 7)
                 .clickAndHold()
+                .pause(Duration.ofMillis(200))
                 .moveToElement(destinationCell)
                 // Extra wiggle to get it to stick
                 .moveByOffset(0, -size.getHeight())