Crossword clue

“Refrain from a night of heavy drinking?”

This clue appeared as 34-Across in the WSJ Crossword on Monday, August 17, 2026. The answer has 13 letters.

Answer · 13 lettersFirst appearance
MAKEITADOUBLE
Letters13
Starts withM
Ends withE
Vowels7

Where this clue has appeared

WSJ Crossword
Aug 17, 202613 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Refrain from a night of heavy drinking?” ran in the WSJ Crossword on August 17, 2026 as 34-Across. Its answer is a 13-letter phrase that starts with M and ends with E, with 7 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Refrain from a night of heavy drinking?” clue?+

The answer is MAKEITADOUBLE (13 letters), from the WSJ Crossword of August 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

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