The word DESIST has appeared in at least 22 clues on different crosswords.
| Clue(s) |
|---|
| Cease |
| Stop |
| Cease |
| Stop |
| Let up |
| Stop |
| Abstain |
| Stop |
| Stop |
| Leave off |
| Cease's partner |
| Stop |
| Cease's partner |
| Stop |
| Stop (doing something) |
| "Cut it out!" |
| Cease |
| Stop |
| Abstain |
| Lay off |
| Stop |
| Cease's partner |