This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (18 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
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A clue in quotation marks is something a person might say. Look for another way of saying it, or the reply it suggests.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
S _ _ _
First and last letters
S _ _ P
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About the answer
STOP as a word: (intransitive) To cease moving; (intransitive) Not to continue.
STOP has been an answer 12 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 9, 2025.
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