Clues for the word "STANCH"
We've had 14 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 32 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Mirror Mini crossword on February 11, 2026.
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
- Mirror Mini - February 11, 2026
- Penny Dell Sunday - January 25, 2026
- Mirror Mini - February 11, 2025
- 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
- And in 2 more crossword puzzles...