This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, June 8, 2026 (21 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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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
H _ _ _
First and last letters
H _ _ T
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HALT as a word: (intransitive) To stop either temporarily or permanently; (intransitive) To stop marching.
HALT has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 31, 2025.
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