| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Curt reply (9) | ||
| Formally declares one's abandonment of e.g. a claim (9) | ||
| Gives up (right) | ||
| Abandons or forswears (9) | ||
| Gives up, as a claim | Universal | 03 Jul 2021 |
| Kicks given no censure surprisingly | ||
| Forsakes awkward encounters with no end of embarrassment | The Telegraph Cryptic | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Gives up. | ||
| Disclaims. |