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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Formally gives up last seen in USA Today 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CEDES.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CEDES Formally gives up (5) USA Today Sep 10, 2025
42% CEDE Formally give up (4) Commuter Apr 24, 2026
38% RENOUNCE Formally give up (8) (8) Mirror Classic May 12, 2026
36% ABD Formally give up: Abbr. (3)
29% CESSION Formal giving up of rights; cosines (anag.) (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jul 31, 2025
23% ABDICATES He formally gives up when the sailor and I join the cadets (9)
4% TRY Not give up (3) New York Times Midi Apr 27, 2026
4% WAIVES Gives up legally (6) Newsday Apr 26, 2026
4% KEPT Didn't give up (4) The Atlantic Apr 19, 2026
4% OKS Gives the thumbs up (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 18, 2026

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