Clues for the word "STANCH"
We've had 14 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 29 times in crosswords. It was last seen in King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer crossword on October 31, 2022.
Definition of stanch
- v. t. - To stop the flowing of, as blood; to check; also, to stop the flowing of blood from; as, to stanch a wound.
- v. t. - To extinguish; to quench, as fire or thirst.
- v. i. - To cease, as the flowing of blood.
- n. - That which stanches or checks.
- n. - A flood gate by which water is accumulated, for floating a boat over a shallow part of a stream by its release.
- v. t. - Strong and tight; sound; firm; as, a stanch ship.
- v. t. - Firm in principle; constant and zealous; loyal; hearty; steady; steadfast; as, a stanch churchman; a stanch friend or adherent.
- v. t. - Close; secret; private.
- v. t. - To prop; to make stanch, or strong.
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - October 31, 2022
- Penny Dell Daily - October 05, 2022
- Penny Dell Daily - August 12, 2022
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - June 25, 2022
- Penny Dell Daily - June 20, 2022
- Chronicle of Higher Education - January 19, 2018
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - August 27, 2017
- New York Times - July 11, 2017
- Wall Street Journal - April 24, 2017
- Mirror Mini - February 11, 2017
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - August 06, 2016
- USA Today - March 14, 2016
- New York Times - February 09, 2016
- Netword - January 08, 2014
- New York Times - June 28, 2013
- New York Times - February 24, 2013
- Washington Post - May 01, 2011
- Universal - April 26, 2011
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - December 27, 2010
- I Swear Crossword - October 15, 2010
- Netword - March 10, 2010
- Universal - January 31, 2010
- Universal - December 04, 2008
- USA Today - May 22, 2008
- Netword - September 23, 2007
- New York Sun - May 15, 2007
- Washington Post - December 04, 2006
- Netword - August 21, 2005
- New York Times - December 12, 1996