Cryptic crossword clue
Stops in abandoned side streets 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DESISTS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does DESISTS mean?

DESISTS verb
  1. To cease to proceed or act; to stop (often with from).

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