Hit the brakes — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the May 20 2025 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
STOP
4 letters
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These signs, known for their red color, were bright yellow until 1954 when fade-resistant materials allowed for a universal safety change
STOP
4
"Don't ___ Me Now," Queen anthem you might sing when you're on fire and sinking every three-pointer in basketball
STOP
4
"Don't ___ Believin'," 1981 song by Journey that once moved '80s stadium crowds and still moves audiences today
STOP
4
What a red light signifies
STOP
4
"Halt!"
STOP
4
"___ and smell the roses" ("Slow down and enjoy life")
STOP
4
Octagonal sign, usually
STOP
4
"Cut it out!"
STOP
4
___, drop, and roll (fire drill instructions)
STOP
4
(2/6) "Once you're done, you press the ___ button that has a tiny square on it, to finish recording."
STOP
4
Red signal
STOP
4
Red, at the traffic light
STOP
4
Vast expanse of water
SEA
3
Sewn edge of a cloth
HEM
3
Slumber party outfits, for short
PJS
3
Beach vacation's shade
TAN
3
___ Garfunkel (singer)
ART
3
"Coming ___" (movie trailer words)
SOON
4
Trick or treat month, for short
OCT
3
Wok-like vessel
PAN
3
Black and white cookie
OREO
4
Michael ___, Olympic swimmer with double-jointed ankles which may give him a competitive edge
PHELPS
6
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