"Knock it off!"
Archive answer — September 3, 2026
4 Down
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“STOPTHAT” is the published 8-letter fill for 4 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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The Atlantic Crossword
This clue’s Thursday, September 3, 2026 appearance
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Crossword clues, hints, and answers
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Across
- 1. "Only recently learned that news myself"
Answer: IJUSTSAW
- 9. Retort from someone not interested in online debate
Answer: DONTATME
- 10. Honey substitute?
Answer: SNOOKUMS
- 11. Blanc or noir grape
Answer: PINOT
- 12. Word before down or out
Answer: SHUT
- 15. Person who's always offering extensions?
Answer: LASHTECH
- 20. "That makes sense to me"
Answer: IHEARYOU
- 21. Most scrumptious
Answer: TASTIEST
Down
- 1. Passports, permanent-resident cards, etc.
Answer: IDS
- 2. Snow in A Song of Ice and Fire
Answer: JON
- 3. Game similar to Crazy Eights
Answer: UNO
- 4. "Knock it off!"
Answer: STOPTHAT
- 5. Spicy Dorito alternative
Answer: TAKI
- 6. Game effect that might freeze a character
Answer: STUN
- 7. Snowballs or water balloons, casually
Answer: AMMO
- 12. Shape of some cat pupils
Answer: SLIT
- 13. Sarcastic laughter, maybe
Answer: HAHA
- 14. Applications
Answer: USES
- 16. Angular opening?
Answer: TRI
- 17. Mike Wazowski has one
Answer: EYE
- 18. Partner of sin and tan, in trig
Answer: COS
- 19. Word shouted just before someone snaps?
Answer: HUT
The answer to “"Knock it off!"” in the The Atlantic Crossword is STOPTHAT — a 8-letter word. It appears in our available data for September 3, 2026 at 4-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“"Knock it off!"” answer
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Why does STOPTHAT fit?
STOPTHAT is the published 8-letter answer at 4-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “"Knock it off!"” appeared?
The same clue can return on another date, sometimes with a different fill. These are the matching appearances in the recent published records available through the Answers API.
- September 3, 2026 (most recent)STOPTHAT
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “"Knock it off!"”?
The answer is STOPTHAT.
How many letters are in the answer?
8 letters: STOPTHAT.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the The Atlantic Crossword for September 3, 2026 at 4-Down.
Can this clue have a different answer?
Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?
Open the The Atlantic answers page for September 3, 2026 for the full grid and every clue.