Put a stop to crossword clue
Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with C and has 5 letters.
CEASE — the 5-letter solution to “Put a stop to”, entered at 22 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for December 15, 2021.
About this clue
“Put a stop to” appeared as 22 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on December 15, 2021, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 7 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on April 1, 2025.
Other possible answers
Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.
- END3 letters
- ENDED5 letters
Every time this clue has run
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What is the answer to “Put a stop to”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Wednesday, December 15, 2021, the answer to “Put a stop to” is CEASE — 5 letters, entered at 22 Across.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: END, ENDED, CEASE. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with C.
Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?
No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.