Crossword clue

“Stops vacillating”

This clue appeared as 1-Across in the USA Today Crossword on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
OPTS
Letters4
Starts withO
Ends withS
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Sep 23, 20264 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Stops vacillating” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 23, 2026 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with O and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Stops vacillating” clue?+

The answer is OPTS (4 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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