“Stop running”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Stop running”, last seen on October 9, 2026.

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S???L

A 5-letter down entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

STALL

The answer to “Stop running” is STALL

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PublishedOct 9, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Stop running” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is STALL — a 5-letter word that begins with S and ends with L.

This answer contains 1 vowel 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 “Stop running”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Stop running” is STALL — a 5-letter down entry from the October 9, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

STALL has 5 letters — 1 vowel and 4 consonants.

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