Not raise a hand, say (7 letters) — Crossword Helper

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The Clue

Not raise a hand, say (7 letter answer)

The Answer

ABSTAIN

Tags

abstain celibate fast forbear hand just lay not off raise say sit teetotal what will

Notes

The answer ABSTAIN is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.

Related Clues

Fast
Forbear
Teetotal
Lay off
Just say no?
Sit on one's hands?
What a celibate will do

Definition

ABSTAIN as a verb:

1. refrain from voting
2. (abstain, refrain, desist) = choose not to consume; "I abstain from alcohol"