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Desist, abstain Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Desist, abstain last seen in Telegraph Quick puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is REFRAIN.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | REFRAIN Desist, abstain | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Jun 5, 2016 |
| 8% | CEASE __ and desist | (5) | Commuter | Mar 5, 2026 |
| 8% | STOP Desist | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jan 10, 2026 |
| 7% | ESCHEW Abstain from | (6) | Universal | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 6% | TEETOTAL Abstaining from alcohol (8) | (8) | Mirror Classic | Feb 14, 2026 |
| 6% | NOTDO Abstain from | (5) | New York Times | Dec 13, 2025 |
| 5% | FASTER Abstain from food with hesitation, more quickly (6) | (6) | Puzzler Cryptic | Dec 18, 2025 |
| 5% | ABSTAIN Desist | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Mar 27, 2025 |
| 5% | CEASED Desisted | (6) | Mirror Quick | Oct 17, 2024 |
| 5% | CEASING Desisting | (7) | Mirror Quick | Dec 8, 2023 |
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