“Directive on an octagon” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.STOP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Directive on an octagon”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 10, 2026, where it runs at 4 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.