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"___ it in the bud" (halt something at an early stage) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue "___ it in the bud" (halt something at an early stage) . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is NIP.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | NIP "___ it in the bud" (halt something at an early stage) | (3) | ||
| 6% | PAL Bud | (3) | Eugene Sheffer | Apr 13, 2026 |
| 6% | STOP Halt | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Apr 10, 2026 |
| 6% | MATE Bud | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Mar 3, 2026 |
| 6% | BUD Nip it in the ___ (stop at an early stage) | (3) | ||
| 5% | ONSET Beginning stage | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Apr 11, 2026 |
| 5% | TOETAP Step on stage | (6) | LA Times Daily | Apr 11, 2026 |
| 5% | AVAST Nautical "Halt!" | (5) | LA Times Daily | Apr 6, 2026 |
| 5% | EMOTE Overact on a stage | (5) | Newsday | Apr 6, 2026 |
| 5% | PROP Stage accessory | (4) | LA Times Daily | Apr 6, 2026 |
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