How many letters is the answer to "Abstain … as suggested by the black squares in this puzzle Crossword"?

The answer TEETOTAL has 8 letters.

Are there other answers for "Abstain … as suggested by the black squares in this puzzle Crossword"?

The most common answer is TEETOTAL. Alternate answers may exist depending on the letter count required by the grid.

When did "Abstain … as suggested by the black squares in this puzzle Crossword" last appear in the NYT Crossword?

The clue "Abstain … as suggested by the black squares in this puzzle Crossword" most recently appeared on July 25, 2025 with the answer TEETOTAL.

Abstain ... as suggested by the black squares in this puzzle Crossword

We solved this clue, that last appeared on July 26, 2025 in a N.Y.T crossword puzzle and the answer had eight letters. The solution we have is shown below (highlighted in green) will help you solve this hard clue and go on with the puzzle.

Abstain as suggested by the black squares in this puzzle

The answer for this clue is

TEETOTAL

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