The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word REFRAINED , but the solution may also be DIDNT which is one of the most recent solution (2002 in New York Times).
Abstained crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| REFRAINED | 33 % | 9 |
| FORBORE | 33 % | 7 |
| DIDNT | 33 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Abstained
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- refrain
- desist
- abstentions
- declined
- failed
- forbearance
- forborne
- opted
- refrained
- refused
- renounced
- uncommitted
Crossword Answer definitions
REFRAINED verb- To hold back, to restrain (someone or something).
- To show restraint; to hold oneself back.
- To repress (a desire, emotion etc.); to check or curb.
- (with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain.
- To abstain from (food or drink).
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