| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| ABSTAINS | Refrains (from) | |
| FORBEARS | Refrains from action | |
| SPARES | Refrains from killing or harming | |
| CHORUSES | Refrains from ringing us with chores | |
| NEUTRALITY | The condition of a nation or government which refrains from taking part, directly or indirectly, in a war between other powers. | |