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Abstain Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is REFRAIN which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: REFRAIN

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About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "REFRAIN" which means:

    noun
  • • The part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
  • verb
  • • Resist doing something
  • • Choose not to consume

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He couldn't resist the refrain and started singing along."
  • • "The refrain of the song kept playing in his head."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick20 Oct 2016 Down 5
New York Times31 Jan 2016 Across 84
New York Times30 Oct 2005 Across 26 NOTDO
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