“Maze stopper”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Maze stopper”, last seen on August 28, 2026.

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D?????D

A 7-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

DEADEND

The answer to “Maze stopper” is DEADEND

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PublishedAug 28, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Maze stopper” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, August 28, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is DEADEND — a 7-letter word that begins with D and ends with D.

This answer contains 3 vowels and 4 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Maze stopper”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Maze stopper” is DEADEND — a 7-letter down entry from the August 28, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

DEADEND has 7 letters — 3 vowels and 4 consonants.

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