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Refrain Crossword Clue

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Crossword clue last updated: 14/01/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning
choose not to consume; "I abstain from alcohol" .
Hint 2: Synonyms
STOP, DESIST, CHORUS
Hint 3: Best answers
STOP, ABSTAIN, DESIST

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Best answers for Refrain

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All 19 answers for Refrain

Refrain with 4 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
STOP4

Refrain with 6 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
DESIST6
CHORUS6

Refrain with 7 letters (4)

AnswerLetters
ABSTAIN7
FORBEAR7
DESISTS7
FORBORE7

Refrain with 8 letters (6)

AnswerLetters
HOLDBACK8
ABSTAINS8
DESISTED8
FORBEARS8
FORBORNE8
REFRAINS8

Refrain with 9 letters (3)

AnswerLetters
ABSTAINED9
DESISTING9
REFRAINED9

Refrain with 10 letters (3)

AnswerLetters
ABSTAINING10
FORBEARING10
REFRAINING10

Synonyms for Refrain

We found 17 synonyms.

6 letter words


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What's the best solution for Refrain?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Refrain is STOP. Other possible answers include ABSTAIN, DESIST, CHORUS, FORBEAR, HOLDBACK, abstained, abstaining, abstains, among others.

How many solutions are there for Refrain?

We have found 19 possible answers for the crossword clue Refrain.

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What is another word for Refrain?

We list 17 synonyms related to Refrain. Common alternatives include CHORUS, DESIST, ABSTAIN, DESISTS.

Which crosswords feature clues like Refrain?

Clues like Refrain often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sunday Telegraph, The i Paper, The Guardian Quiptic, The Guardian Quick, The Sunday Times, among others.


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