The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word STAGNATE , but the solution may also be REST which is one of the most recent solution (1989 in New York Times).
Become inactive crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| STAGNATE | 50 % | 8 |
| RETIRE | 25 % | 6 |
| REST | 25 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Become inactive
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- rest
- stagnate
- lie
- lies
- lir
- rested
- hibernate
- relax
- zymogen
- deactivate
- dead
- idle
Crossword Answer definitions
STAGNATE verb- To cease motion, activity, or progress:
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result STAGNATE
- Lie fallow
- Languish, in a way
- Stop running, as water
- Stand still
- Get stuck in a rut
- Cease to develop
- Become inactive.
- Get into a rut.
- Fail to progress.
- Succumb to inertia.
More clues leading to the result RETIRE
- Hit the sack
- Collect Canada Pension
- Go to bed
- Hang 'em up
- Leave work
- Put out to pasture
- Withdraw
- What kids don't like to do at a slumber party
- Receive a golden handshake, perhaps
- Stop working