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The Clue

Stops (7 letter answer)

The Answer

DETAINS

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Notes

The answer DETAINS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.

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Checks
Retards
Holds back
Holds in custody
Locks up for a while

Definition

DETAIN as a verb:

1. (confine, detain) = deprive of freedom; take into confinement
2. (stay, detain, delay) = stop or halt; "Please stay the bloodshed!"
3. (delay, detain, hold up) = cause to be slowed down or delayed; "Traffic was delayed by the bad weather"; "she delayed the work that she didn't want to perform"