“Abstain ... as suggested by the black squares in this puzzle” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TEETOTAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Abstain ... as suggested by the black squares in this puzzle”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 25, 2025, where it runs at 59 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 25, 2025 grid34DFriendly, respectful person8 ltrs›38D1970s "howcatchem" TV series7 ltrs›46DBecome acquainted virtually5 ltrs›47DWorld capital next to the Sarawat Mountains5 ltrs›50DOne of three keys to a PC reboot4 ltrs›53DSizzling3 ltrs›54DIt's off limits if you 59-Across3 ltrs›55DWest who said "I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it"3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 25, 20251AWhack to the head, in slang8 ltrs›9ANoted doomsday prepper4 ltrs›13APrognosticator's shout9 ltrs›15AGame played on a grass or dirt court5 ltrs›16AOccasion to brush up together?9 ltrs›17AWeird Al Yankovic's "Straight ___ Lynwood"5 ltrs›18AAttention magnet, say5 ltrs›19ALike Queen Elizabeth, but not Queen Camilla7 ltrs›
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