Crossword clue
Abandon crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Abandon”, from 4–12 letters. The most likely answer is DESERT.
All answers for “Abandon”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| QUIT | 4 | Give up or stop |
| DROP | 4 | Give up or discontinue |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| LEAVE | 5 | Go away from |
| DITCH | 5 | Get rid of, informal |
| SCRAP | 5 | Discard as useless |
| FORGO | 5 | Go without |
| WAIVE | 5 | Refrain from insisting on |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| DESERT Best match | 6 | Leave without help |
| MAROON | 6 | Leave stranded somewhere remote |
| STRAND | 6 | Leave helpless |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| FORSAKE | 7 | Abandon, literary |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| JETTISON | 8 | Throw overboard or discard |
| RENOUNCE | 8 | Formally give up |
| WILDNESS | 8 | Lack of restraint |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| RELINQUISH | 10 | Voluntarily give up |
| 12-letter answers | ||
| RECKLESSNESS | 12 | Lack of care about danger |
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What does “Abandon” mean?
As a verb, abandon means to leave or desert someone or something, or to give up a plan or activity. As a noun, abandon means a complete lack of inhibition, as in "with wild abandon".
Solving tip
Verb answers include DESERT, LEAVE, DROP and QUIT; SCRAP and DITCH fit informal clues. For the noun sense try WILDNESS or RECKLESSNESS.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Abandon"?
The most likely answer is DESERT (6 letters) — Leave without help. Other common answers are LEAVE (5), QUIT (4), DROP (4), DITCH (5).
How many letters are in the answer to "Abandon"?
Answers to "Abandon" range from 4–12 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.