The term 'stopped working' can be described in a variety of ways. The crossword solutions for this term include RETIRED (7 letters), WENT (4 letters), DIED (4 letters), STRUCK (6 letters), WOREOFF (7 letters), and CONKEDOUT (9 letters). RETIRED implies that someone has chosen to end their career, either due to age or other reasons. WENT implies that someone has left their job, either voluntarily or involuntarily. DIED implies that someone has passed away, thus ending their career. STRUCK implies that someone has gone on strike, either as an individual or as part of a larger group. WOREOFF implies that someone has been laid off from their job. CONKEDOUT implies that someone has become too tired or ill to continue working.