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The Clue
Declines, with "out of" (4 letter answer)
The Answer
OPTS
Tags
Notes
The answer OPTS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Chooses
Chooses, with "for"
Decides
Elects
Goes (for)
Picks
Picks one
Prefers, with "for"
Selects, with "for"
Takes, with "for"
Co-___ (appropriates)
Doesn't decline, with "in"
Makes a choice
Makes choices
Makes a decision
Makes a selection
Pulls (out)
Stops waffling
Takes a course
Withdraws, with "out"
Gets off the fence
Makes up one's mind (to)
Definition
OPT as a verb:
1. (choose, prefer, opt) = select as an alternative; choose instead; prefer as an alternative; "I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant"; "She opted for the job on the East coast"