Crossword clue

“Stop”

This clue appeared as 26-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
CEASE
Letters5
Starts withC
Ends withE
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Jul 16, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Stop” ran in the USA Today Crossword on July 16, 2026 as 26-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with C and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

See every answer from the puzzle on the USA Today Crossword page for July 16, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Stop” clue?+

The answer is CEASE (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of July 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+

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