Crossword answer
ABSTINENCE
10 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 3 appearances · Last seen The Guardian, August 6, 2026
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ABSTINENCE
Clues that lead to ABSTINENCE
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ABSTINENCE is a 10-letter answer that has appeared 3 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “It’s traditionally practised during Lent (10)” in the The Guardian crossword on August 6, 2026.
Other 10-letter answers
ISLEOFDOGSReportedly, I adore residents of Battersea, part of London
EMANCIPATEEuropean chap worried about withdrawn photo's release
BROOMSTICKWitch carrier (10)
DUSSELDORFEuropean city recovering from disappointment, investing not as much (10)
ALASKAROLLSushi bite topped with salmon
ENANTIOMERAwkwardly mention ear — it's one of a pair, the mirror image of the other
KOOKABURRAThis bird sits in the old gum tree (10)
CONTAGIOUSLike laughter, sometimes
SOMEPEOPLE"Unbelievable!" ... or what 17-, 25-, 35- and 46-Across are made from, letter-wise?
SETTOMUSICNoted work?
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GARDENHOSEKid’s knocked over shed one rebuilt – a wind-up for the horticulturalist? (6,4)
IDIDNTMIND"It was fine with me"
AVOCADOOILHealthy fat with a high smoke point
Every appearance of ABSTINENCE (3)
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Aug 6, 2026
It’s traditionally practised during Lent (10) · The Guardian · 1 Across
Nov 14, 2025
Voluntary refraining · Evening Standard · 6 Down
Feb 12, 2024
Practice of refraining · The Independent · 9 Across