What is the crossword answer for the clue: Stop short?

STA - a 3 letter word may be the answer you are looking for!

BALK - a 4 letter word may be the answer you are looking for!

HALT - a 4 letter word may be the answer you are looking for!

STN - a 3 letter word may be the answer you are looking for!

Stop short?

3 Character Answers:

STA

STN

4 Character Answers:

BALK

HALT