The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word CLOT which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Stop running, in a way crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CLOT | 100 % | 4 |
Why may CLOT be the right solution?
The word "clot" can mean to thicken and congeal, which can cause blood to stop flowing. Therefore, "stop running" can be interpreted as "stop bleeding" and "clot" fits the clue.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Stop running, in a way
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- stall
- block
- check
- clog
- die
- fail
- stalls
- checking
- dam
- go off
- interrupt
- stopper
Crossword Answer definitions
CLOT noun- A thrombus, solidified mass of blood.
- A solidified mass of any liquid.
- A silly person.
- To form a clot or mass.
- To cause to clot or form into a mass.
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