Stops

HALTS

Think of what a traffic officer might command to bring movement to a complete standstill.

"Stops" is a straightforward definition clue where the answer is a simple synonym. "Halts" means the same thing—both words describe coming to a complete stop. There’s no hidden wordplay or trick here; it’s a direct match, making this a classic example of a basic crossword clue. The answer fits neatly as a five-letter word for the idea of stopping.