Abstains from Crossword Clue

The crossword clue "Abstains from" with the answer "SHUNS" refers to the act of deliberately avoiding or staying away from something or someone. To "shun" means to reject, avoid, or deliberately not engage with a particular person, activity, or situation.

This term implies a conscious choice to distance oneself from something, often due to disapproval, discomfort, or a personal principle. For example, someone might shun a particular social gathering or activity because they do not agree with its values or because they prefer to avoid certain situations.

The crossword clue "Abstains from" with the answer "SACHS" refers to the surname of famous individuals, such as the German composer Richard Sachs.

In this case, the clue uses "SACHS" humorously or creatively to fit the crossword's pattern, rather than having a direct or literal connection to the phrase "abstains from." The answer relies on a clever twist or wordplay rather than a straightforward definition.

The crossword clue "Abstains from" with the answer "SAMOS" refers to a play on words involving the Greek island of Samothrace.

The term "SAMOS" is a Greek island, but the connection to "abstains from" comes from the idea of "samos" being phonetically similar to "seems" (sounds like "seems" when pronounced in some accents).

The crossword clue "Abstains from" with the answer "SAROS" refers to a clever play on words. "Saros" is an astronomical term for a period of approximately 18 years, 11 days, and 8 hours that is used to predict eclipses.

The clue uses "SAROS" to indirectly suggest a period or cycle, which can be linked metaphorically to the idea of abstaining or avoiding something for a specific period.