| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Concede ... or a hint to the last words of the answers to starred clues | LA Times Daily | 09 Jun 2021 |
| Concede ... or a hint to the last words of the answers to starred clues | The Washington Post | 09 Jun 2021 |
| Concede defeat | USA Today | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Cave | ||
| Back down | ||
| Give | ||
| Throw in the towel | ||
| Admit defeat | ||
| Throw in the towel | ||
| Give up | ||
| Give up |