Refrain (from) Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue for today is "Refrain (from)" and the answer to this clue is "ABSTAIN".

There are several reasons why this clue has the answer "ABSTAIN":

1. Refrain: The word "refrain" is commonly used to mean to hold back from doing something or to avoid doing something. It implies restraint or self-control. This word choice in the clue suggests that the answer has to do with avoiding or holding back from a certain action.
2. (from): The inclusion of "(from)" in the clue directs us to consider a word that indicates the action or behavior being avoided.
3. ABSTAIN: The word "ABSTAIN" perfectly fits the criteria provided by the clue. It means to hold oneself back or restrain oneself from taking part in a particular action or behavior. It is a common word used in various contexts, such as abstaining from alcohol, abstaining from voting, or abstaining from a specific activity.

Therefore, the answer "ABSTAIN" is a suitable match for the clue "Refrain (from)". It aligns with the meaning of "refrain" and accurately represents the act of holding back or avoiding a specific action or behavior.

More Answers:

• ABSTAIN
• AVOID
• NOTDO
• FORBEAR
• CEASE
• ESCHEW
• DESIST
• DEBUG

Definition of "ABSTAIN"

restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something

Example :

she intends to abstain from sex before marriage

most pregnant women abstain or drink very little

forty-one voted with the Opposition, and some sixty more abstained

 The Crossword clue "Refrain (from)" published 34 time/s & has 8 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Lovatts Enigma	22 March 2024	ABSTAIN
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	26 January 2023	ABSTAIN
Wall Street Journal	29 February 2020	AVOID
The Irish News Quick	29 January 2019	ABSTAIN
New York Times	28 April 2018	NOTDO
Family Time Crossword	26 November 2017	AVOID
Penny dell	7 October 2017	FORBEAR
Newsday.com	26 January 2017	AVOID
The Telegraph - Quick	26 November 2014	FORBEAR
Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate	13 April 2014	CEASE
Universal	11 May 2013	ESCHEW
USA Today	7 February 2012	ABSTAIN
Irish Times Simplex	18 March 2011	DESIST
The Times Concise	18 February 2011	AVOID
The Washington Post	26 September 2010	AVOID
The Guardian	22 March 2007	DESIST