Come to a standstill

Latest answer — August 06, 2026

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Stop moving altogether, as traffic might do in a jam 🛑

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Telegraph Mini Crossword

This clue's Thursday, August 06, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Tiny amount; Greek letter
  2. 5Dull and boring
  3. 6Make fun of
  4. 7Come to a standstill
  5. 8In addition to what has already been mentioned

Down

  1. 1Perfect
  2. 2Spoken exams
  3. 3Discernment
  4. 4President Lincoln, informally
  5. 6Definite article

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Tiny amount; Greek letter — Answer: IOTA. Hint: Think of the Greek alphabet’s word for the smallest imaginable amount 🔎
  2. 5. Dull and boring — Answer: DRAB. Hint: A colorless, unexciting description for something that really lacks spark 🎨
  3. 6. Make fun of — Answer: TEASE. Hint: Playfully poke fun at a friend without being mean 😄
  4. 7. Come to a standstill — Answer: HALT. Hint: Stop moving altogether, as traffic might do in a jam 🛑
  5. 8. In addition to what has already been mentioned — Answer: ELSE. Hint: This word adds another item to the list, meaning “besides that.” ➕

Down

  1. 1. Perfect — Answer: IDEAL. Hint: Absolutely flawless, with nothing left to improve ✨
  2. 2. Spoken exams — Answer: ORALS. Hint: Think of exams where your voice, rather than your pencil, does the work! 🎤
  3. 3. Discernment — Answer: TASTE. Hint: It’s the refined judgment that helps you recognize what’s good or stylish. ✨
  4. 4. President Lincoln, informally — Answer: ABE. Hint: Think of the familiar nickname often paired with “Honest” for the Great Emancipator. 🎩
  5. 6. Definite article — Answer: THE. Hint: This tiny word points to a specific noun rather than just any one. 🧭

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The answer to “Come to a standstill” in the The Telegraph Mini crossword is HALT — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 6, 2026 at 7-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Come to a standstill” answer

HALT (4 letters)

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Why the answer is HALT

Stop moving altogether, as traffic might do in a jam 🛑

When else has “Come to a standstill” appeared?

The Telegraph Mini reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.

August 6, 2026 (most recent) → HALT. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Come to a standstill”?

The answer is HALT, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 6, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Come to a standstill”?

4 letters: HALT.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the The Telegraph Mini crossword on August 6, 2026, at 7-Across.

Can “Come to a standstill” have a different answer?

Yes — The Telegraph Mini sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of today's Telegraph Mini answers?

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