Refrain from doing, taking something Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Refrain from doing, taking something last seen in Guardian Speedy 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is GIVEITUP.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% GIVEITUP Refrain from doing, taking something (8) The Guardian Speedy Aug 25, 2019
8% ACT Do something (3)
8% ESCHEW Avoid, refrain from (6) The Times Concise Dec 11, 2025
8% DESISTED Refrained from doing something (8)
7% LOOK Take a peek at something (4)
6% PLUG *Something you might "pull" to prevent something from happening or continuing (4)
6% SLAY Do in (4) Thomas Joseph Jan 29, 2026
6% TRALA Cheerful refrain syllables (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 24, 2026
6% TASK Technician's beginning to request something to do (4) (4) The Sun Two Speed Jan 23, 2026
6% SCRIPT Lines to learn, or something to take to the pharmacy (6) (6) The Guardian Quick Jan 23, 2026

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