Stop insect holding article up Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Stop insect holding article up" from Daily Cryptic crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Stop insect holding article up" can be broken down as follows:

1. "Stop": This hints at a word related to ending or halting something.
2. "insect holding article up": This part of the clue suggests we are looking for a word that means to stop an insect while also holding an article in an upward direction.

Putting these elements together, the answer "TERMINATE" fits perfectly:

1. Terminate: The word "terminate" means to bring to an end or stop something.
2. inate: Insect holding an article "a" (a common article) when read in reverse or 'up' as indicated in the clue.

Therefore, the word "TERMINATE" aptly aligns with the clue's components, combining the idea of stopping or ending with an insect holding an article in an upward position.

Definition of "TERMINATE"

bring to an end

Example :

he was advised to terminate the contract

the train will terminate at Stratford

Adamson's putting pressure on me to terminate you

 The Crossword clue "Stop insect holding article up" published 3 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily Cryptic	21 February 2024	TERMINATE