diff --git a/src/scripts/choices.ts b/src/scripts/choices.ts
index 70babc07..e2ecf8eb 100644
--- a/src/scripts/choices.ts
+++ b/src/scripts/choices.ts
@@ -1762,6 +1762,7 @@ class Choices {
     if (hasActiveDropdown) {
       event.stopPropagation();
       this.hideDropdown(true);
+      this._stopSearch();
       this.containerOuter.element.focus();
     }
   }