Octagonal sign, usually — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the February 7 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
STOP
4 letters
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Where this clue appears
February 7 2026
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword February 7 2026
STOP
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
"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
What a red light signifies
STOP
4
Exit key on the keyboard
ESC
3
Kesha's "___ Tok"
TIK
3
Droop like the middle of an old sofa
SAG
3
Like a tire with no air
FLAT
4
Dry as a dust bowl
ARID
4
"Old MacDonald Had a Farm" ending letters
EIO
3
Subculture with dark clothes and heavy eyeliner
GOTH
4
Toe the ___ (adhere to rules)
LINE
4
Van Gogh's work
ART
3
Poses a question
ASKS
4
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