Freezes is a common crossword clue that typically yields several valid answers depending on length and cross letters. Here are the most frequent solutions you’ll encounter, organized by letter count:
- 4 letters: ICES
- 5 letters: HALTS or STOPS
- 6 letters: TENSES
- 8 letters: ICESOVER or ICESUP
- 9 letters: STOPSDEAD or MORATORIA
- 10 letters: HOLDSSTILL
How to choose the right one
- Cross letters are your best guide. If the cross letters spell something like I _ _ _ or _ C E S, ICES is likely correct.
- If the clue’s context is urgent or time-related, HALTS or STOPS often fit.
- For more abstract or formal clues, MORATORIA or HOLDSSTILL may appear, especially in longer grids.
If you share the exact clue length and the surrounding letters from your grid, I can pinpoint the exact answer for you.
