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15 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, October 16, 2013 · 35-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, October 16, 2013.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 16, 2013 · 35-Across · 15 letters
THROWINTHETOWEL0 of 15 letters revealed
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give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat; "In the second round, the challenger gave up"
verb · fill-in-the-blank
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