What is the answer to "“Cease!” at sea" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "“Cease!” at sea" is AVAST (5 letters).

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“Cease!” at sea WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the July 30, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

AVAST

5 letters · Across · last seen July 30, 2026

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