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Desist Crossword Clue

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Crossword clue last updated: 20/04/2026

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

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Best answers for Desist

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All 13 answers for Desist

Desist with 4 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
STOP4

Desist with 5 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
CEASE5

Desist with 7 letters (3)

AnswerLetters
REFRAIN7
ABSTAIN7
DESISTS7

Desist with 8 letters (3)

AnswerLetters
ABSTAINS8
DESISTED8
REFRAINS8

Desist with 9 letters (3)

AnswerLetters
ABSTAINED9
DESISTING9
REFRAINED9

Desist with 10 letters (2)

AnswerLetters
ABSTAINING10
REFRAINING10

Synonyms for Desist

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What's the best solution for Desist?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Desist is STOP. Other possible answers include CEASE, REFRAIN, abstain, abstained, abstaining, abstains, desisted, desisting, among others.

How many solutions are there for Desist?

We have found 13 possible answers for the crossword clue Desist.

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What is another word for Desist?

We list 11 synonyms related to Desist. Common alternatives include ABSTAIN, DESISTS, REFRAIN, ABSTAINS.

Which crosswords feature clues like Desist?

Clues like Desist often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Daily Mail Cryptic, Sunday Mirror, Metro, The Independent, The Sunday Times, among others.


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