Stop slouching

Answer:

STRAIGHTENUP

Hint:

Think of what a drill sergeant might yell to correct your posture during inspection. It’s a two-word command that starts with "S" and ends with "up."

Explanation:

"Stop slouching" is a direct hint to correct your posture, which is exactly what "straighten up" means. The answer combines the literal instruction to stand tall with the phrasal verb "straighten up," making it a straightforward definition-style clue. No wordplay or tricks—just a clear command turned into a single compound word for the crossword.

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General solving tip

Match the clue's grammar: plural with plural, past with past. If the clue ends in 's' or uses a past-tense verb, mirror that form in the entry.

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