NYT Mini Crossword · 3 Down
“Stop” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Mini Crossword for Friday, October 9, 2026 as 3 Down. The answer has 5 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
Answer
NYT Mini · Friday, October 9, 2026 · 3 Down
This clue has had more than one answer
- Oct 9, 2026 · 3 Down · 5 letters
- Jan 1, 2025 · 8 Across · 5 letters
- Aug 19, 2019 · 1 Across · 4 letters
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Across
- 1"Abbott Elementary" network crossword clue3 letters
- 4Coffee supplement ... or a ’60s rock band crossword clue5 letters
- 7Valentine's Day symbol ... or a ’70s-’80s rock band crossword clue5 letters
- 8Desert watering hole ... or a ’90s-’00s rock band crossword clue5 letters
- 9Glorifying poem crossword clue3 letters
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Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “Stop”?
The answer has 5 letters. It starts with C and ends with E, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Stop” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Mini Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 3 Down. It has appeared 3 times in the NYT Mini since we started our archive.
What is the answer to the “Stop” crossword clue?
It has had different answers on different days; the latest is CEASE. The answer section above lists each day with its answer.