Related Clues:

• -- the bud (stop early)
• -- the bud
• Prevent by timely intervention - ... .. the bud
• Stop at an early stage - . . . . . the bud
• __ the bud
• Hurry indoors to reduce waist of garment
• Make a quick visit, as to a store
• Words before 'the bud'
• ___ the bud
• — the bud (forestall)