Crossword clue

“Choose not to participate”

This clue appeared as 24-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
ABSTAIN
Letters7
Starts withA
Ends withN
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jan 28, 20257 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Choose not to participate” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 28, 2025 as 24-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with A and ends with N, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Choose not to participate” clue?+

The answer is ABSTAIN (7 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 28, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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