--> _ ___ (stop working, for now)

Latest answer — September 04, 2026

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Clue explained

Written normally as “A DAY,” this is the final part of “call it a day,” an idiom meaning to stop working for now. The arrow points back toward the preceding CALL entry.

Clue type:
Cross-reference
A person finishing work at the end of the day.

USA Today Quick Crossword

This clue's Friday, September 04, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1____ it -->
  2. 5--> _ ___ (stop working, for now)
  3. 6Military alliance (Acro.)
  4. 7Negative sign?

Down

  1. 1Former MLB player Robinson
  2. 2Former MLB player Wainwright
  3. 3Recently departed
  4. 4French city

The answer to “--> _ ___ (stop working, for now)” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is ADAY — a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on September 4, 2026 at 5-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.

“--> _ ___ (stop working, for now)” answer

ADAY (4 letters)

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When else has “--> _ ___ (stop working, for now)” appeared?

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September 4, 2026 (most recent) → ADAY. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “--> _ ___ (stop working, for now)”?

The answer is ADAY, a 4-letter word. It most recently appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on September 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “--> _ ___ (stop working, for now)”?

4 letters: ADAY.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on September 4, 2026, at 5-Across.

Can “--> _ ___ (stop working, for now)” have a different answer?

Yes — USA Today Quick Cross 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.

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