| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Accept defeat, in modern slang | New York Times | 30 Apr 2023 |
| Accept defeat, in modern parlance ? or a hint to entering five answers in this puzzle | New York Times | 16 Feb 2023 |
| Accept defeat, in modern parlance ... or a hint to entering five answers in this puzzle | New York Times | 16 Feb 2023 |
| Suffer a defeat, slangily | New York Times | 09 May 2020 |
| Admit defeat, in modern slang |