| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Come to a complete halt | Wall Street Journal | 21 Mar 2026 |
| Suddenly conk out | New York Times | 06 Feb 2026 |
| Despot ordered publicity freeze (4,4) | ||
| Cause to freeze | Newsday | 14 Sep 2018 |
| Cease working | ||
| Freeze in one's tracks | ||
| Bring to a complete halt | ||
| Bring to a complete halt |