The term 'COMES TO A HALT' can be described by three crossword solutions: STOPS (5 letters), ENDS (4 letters), and PULLSUP (7 letters). The term 'COMES TO A HALT' implies that something has stopped or ended abruptly, usually due to an external force. The solution 'STOPS' implies that the action has been halted, while 'ENDS' implies that the action has come to a natural conclusion. The solution 'PULLSUP' implies that the action has been stopped by an external force, such as a person pulling up on the reins of a horse. All three solutions describe the same concept of something coming to an abrupt end.