“Choose not to participate” crossword clue
Answer
A
B
S
T
A
I
N
•••••••ABSTAIN
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ABSTAIN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Choose not to participate”. It was last seen in the puzzle of January 28, 2025, where it runs at 24 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jan 28, 2025 grid23ARank below marquess4 ltrs›28AMichelangelo's David and the Venus de Milo, for two13 ltrs›34AThe "S" of CBS: Abbr.4 ltrs›37ASow's sniffer5 ltrs›42ABit of shut-eye6 ltrs›47APurim or Rosh Hashanah13 ltrs›50AMononymous Irish singer4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jan 28, 20251AWagner heroine6 ltrs›7AWords before date or speed4 ltrs›11ALike some scientists and dashes3 ltrs›14AGo off track6 ltrs›15AOld-fashioned prelude to a duel4 ltrs›16ABig bird3 ltrs›17AThe 68 participants in the N.C.A.A. March Madness tournament, e.g.11 ltrs›19AQuick drink3 ltrs›
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