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STANDSTILL
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The answer STANDSTILL is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
STANDSTILL as a noun:
1. (deadlock, dead end, impasse, stalemate, standstill) = a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; "reached an impasse on the negotiations"
2. (stand, standstill, tie-up) = an interruption of normal activity