Clue · October 5, 2025

Put on the brakes

7 Little Words clue and verified answer for Sunday, October 5, 2025.

AW Verified by AppWalkthrough · 10 letters

"Put on the brakes"

D
E
C
E
L
E
R
A
T
E

DECELERATE

10 letters · 5 vowels · 5 consonants

Letter analysis

10-letter answer

Letters

10

total length

Vowels

5

A E I O U

Unique letters

7

of 10

First / Last

D · E

opening / closing letter

About this clue

The clue "Put on the brakes" in the 7 Little Words puzzle for Sunday, October 5, 2025 resolves to DECELERATE, a 10-letter answer.

This clue is one of seven in the daily puzzle. To see the full set of answers and the letter blocks for the day, return to the October 5, 2025 puzzle page.

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