The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word RETIRE , but the solution may also be REST which is one of the most recent solution (2020 in Wall Street Journal).
Stop working crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| RETIRE | 35 % | 6 |
| DIE | 31 % | 3 |
| REST | 8 % | 4 |
| ACTUP | 4 % | 5 |
| RELAX | 4 % | 5 |
| GOKAPUT | 4 % | 7 |
| TAKEABREAK | 4 % | 10 |
| PUNCHOUT | 4 % | 8 |
| BREAK | 4 % | 5 |
| CALLITADAY | 4 % | 10 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Stop working
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- cease
- halt
- terminate
- discontinue
- can it
- discontinuation
- scrub
- cold turkey
- pull the plug
- cessation
- draw stumps
- cease and desist
Crossword Answer definitions
RETIRE noun- The act of retiring, or the state of being retired.
- A place to which one retires.
- A call sounded on a bugle, announcing to skirmishers that they are to retire, or fall back.
- To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.
- (sometimes reflexive) To withdraw; to take away.
- To cease use or production of something.
- To withdraw from circulation, or from the market; to take up and pay.
- To cause to retire; specifically, to designate as no longer qualified for active service; to place on the retired list.
- (of a batsman) To voluntarily stop batting before being dismissed so that the next batsman can bat.
- (of a fielder) To make a play which results in a runner or the batter being out, either by means of a put out, fly out or strikeout.
- To go back or return; to withdraw or retreat, especially from public view; to go into privacy.
- To retreat from action or danger; to withdraw for safety or pleasure.
- To recede; to fall or bend back.
- To go to bed.
- To remove or cease to use.
- To fit (a vehicle) with new tires.
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 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
More clues leading to the result DIE
- Gambling cube
- Tool and ____ set
- Trivial Pursuit need
- __-hard
- "The ___ is cast." (Caesar)
- Conk out
- It's one you roll
- Cube with dots?
- Gaming cube
- Monopoly cube
More clues leading to the result REST
- Caesura
- Take five
- Break
- Kick back
- Moment of silence
- Observe the Sabbath?
- Pause
- Peace of mind
- Take a break
- Take a breather
More clues leading to the result ACTUP
- Go on the fritz
- Malfunction
- Misbehave
- Do as toddlers do
- Be bothersome
- Carry on
- Make a scene
- Be naughty
- Get out of line
- Behave rudely
More clues leading to the result RELAX
- Take it easy
- Chill out
- Take five
- Unwind
- "Take a chill pill!"
- Stop working
- "Calm down!"
- Kick back
- Something to do on sabbatical
- Hang loose
More clues leading to the result GOKAPUT
More clues leading to the result TAKEABREAK
- RELAX
- Rest
- "Whoa!"
- Stop temporarily
- Go out for coffee: Slang.
- See 22 Across.
- Indulge in a spring fancy
- Have a rest period
- Stop working
- "That's enough for now"
More clues leading to the result PUNCHOUT
More clues leading to the result BREAK
- Respite from work
- Do better than, as a score
- Interruption
- Need fixing
- Go to pieces?
- Word that can follow the last word of 17- and 54-Across and 11- and 27-Down
- Intermission
- Bit of luck
- Nine ball beginning
- Time away from work