Stumped by the crossword clue "Brake __"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on August 12, 2023. We've scoured our database and found 15 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is SHOE (4 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
Answer For Brake __:
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15 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
SHOE
Brake __
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2023
99%
SHOE
Brake __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2023
50%
STEPON
Apply, as a brake
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2021
50%
STEPON
Apply, as a brake
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2021
1%
SLOWING
Hitting the brakes
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 12, 2026
1%
SLOWING
Hitting the brakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 12, 2026
1%
VWBUG
Beetle with brakes
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2025
1%
VWBUG
Beetle with brakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2025
1%
STOP
Hit the brakes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 17, 2025
1%
STOP
Hit the brakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 17, 2025
1%
STOPSHORT
Slam on the brakes
(9)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 19, 2024
1%
STOPSHORT
Slam on the brakes
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 19, 2024
1%
SLAMON
Press hard, as brakes
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jul 27, 2024
1%
SLAMON
Press hard, as brakes
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jul 27, 2024
1%
SLAMSON
Applies quickly, as brakes
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jun 7, 2024
1%
SLAMSON
Applies quickly, as brakes
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jun 7, 2024
1%
RELINED
Repaired, as car brakes
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 24, 2023
1%
RELINED
Repaired, as car brakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 24, 2023
1%
ANTI
__-lock brakes
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 24, 2023
1%
ANTI
__-lock brakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 24, 2023
1%
REAR
Word before "brakes" or "window"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 6, 2022
1%
REAR
Word before "brakes" or "window"
Universal Crossword · Sep 6, 2022
1%
RVS
Homes with brakes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 2, 2021
1%
RVS
Homes with brakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 2, 2021
1%
VWS
Bugs with brakes
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 12, 2021
1%
VWS
Bugs with brakes
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 12, 2021
1%
TRAINCREW
Engineer, brakeman and conductor ... and what the ends of the answers to starred clues comprise?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2020
1%
TRAINCREW
Engineer, brakeman and conductor ... and what the ends of the answers to starred clues comprise?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2020
1%
HALT
Put the brakes on
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 11, 2018
1%
HALT
Put the brakes on
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 11, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Brake __" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 15 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is SHOE (4 letters).
What is the best answer for "Brake __"?
The best answer for "Brake __" is SHOE with 4 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Brake __" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on August 12, 2023.