Admit defeat Crossword Clue

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Admit defeat Crossword Answer

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CONCEDE

(7 letters)

CEDE

(4 letters)

SAYUNCLE

(8 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. put an end to a state or an activity
2. give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DEFEAT (noun)
1. an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
2. the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
DEFEAT (verb)
1. win a victory over
2. thwart the passage of
ADMIT (verb)
1. allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of
2. admit into a group or community

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

CONCEDE
(7 letters)
CEDE
(4 letters)
SAYUNCLE
(8 letters)

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