| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| DESISTS | Stops | |
| CEASES | Stops | |
| HALTS | Stops | |
| ARRESTS | Stops (progress) | |
| DRIESUP | Stops flowing | |
| CLOTS | Stops flowing | |
| EASESUP | Gradually stops | |
| EASESIN | Gradually stops | |
| PAUSES | Stops briefly | |
| STALLS | Stops suddenly | |
| STAGNATES | Stops flowing | |
| MOTELS | Roadside stops | |
| TOP | Summit stops SS escaping | |
| ENDS | Stops Eastenders missing Easter | |
| BUCK | The ... stops here | |
| GAGS | Stops up the mouth | |
| DRAWS UP | Formulates plan and stops car | |
| SUSPENDERBELT | It stops hose falling down | |
| FINISHES | Stops if she’s in trouble | |
| DRAWSUP | Formulates plan and stops car | |
| PUNCTUATING | Adding commas and full stops | |
| BREAKSOFF | Stops mid-sentence and ends relationship | |
| LENDS | Stops after leading lady advances money | |
| PAPERWEIGHT | It stops your sheets from blowing away | |
| PANICSTATIONS | Terror train stops a state of emergency | |