Answer: staunches

AnswerCrossword Clue
STAUNCHESStops the flow of
staunchesstop the flow of blood from (a wound)
stauncheslay extinguish
staunchesmake watertight stop up
staunchesstop or check in its course trying to stanch the crime wave
staunchesSTAUNCH, to stop the flow of blood, also STANCH
staunchesto check or stop the flowing of stanched her tears