One way to stop

Answer:

ONADIME

Hint:

This phrase might be heard when a dime is placed on top of something to pause its motion.

Explanation:

"One way to stop" hints at a traffic signal or command. The answer "ONADIME" is a playful twist—it sounds like "a dime" (as in a ten-cent coin) but is actually a phonetic spelling of "on a dime," meaning to stop abruptly. The clue uses wordplay by breaking the phrase into parts while keeping the meaning intact.

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General solving tip

A question mark usually flags wordplay or a non-literal reading. Expect a pun, a twist, or a definition that's one step removed from the surface meaning.

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