One that could stop a clock (though it's not a hanging matter) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NOOILPAINTING One that could stop a clock (though it's not a hanging matter) (13) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 29, 2015
61% SPOUT Pontificate in University, stopping clock (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Jan 7, 2026
58% ALARM __ clock (5) Commuter Jan 10, 2026
58% DOESNT "That __ matter!" (6) Commuter Dec 3, 2025
58% ALBEIT Though (6) The Atlantic Nov 2, 2025
55% TIMED On the clock (5) The Telegraph Plusword Nov 6, 2025
53% BRAIN Grey matter (5) The Telegraph Mini Jan 10, 2026
53% BONE Matter of contention? (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 10, 2026
53% ICY What one cold year could be? (3) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 9, 2026
53% ATOM Small matter? (4) USA Today Jan 8, 2026

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