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Recant Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is UNSAY which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: UNSAY

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197%5Exact Match!
296%8Exact Match!
390%8 Formally renounce any claim or responsibility

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "UNSAY" which means:

    verb
  • • Take back what one has said

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He realized he had made a mistake and wanted to unsay his hurtful comment."
  • • "She immediately regretted her words and tried to unsay them."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times28 Jun 1992 Across 21
New York Times19 Nov 1984 Down 41
New York Times26 Nov 1981 Down 8
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