It’s thrown in when giving up Crossword Clue

By Emre Parlak Date: NOV 29, 2025 Follow on Google

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Q1.

What is the most likely answer for the crossword clue "It's thrown in when giving up"?

The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "It's thrown in when giving up" is TOWEL.

Q2.

Why is "TOWEL" the answer to the clue "It's thrown in when giving up"?

The phrase 'throw in the towel' is an idiom meaning to give up or concede defeat, originating from boxing where a towel is thrown into the ring to stop a fight.

Q3.

In which puzzle was the clue "It's thrown in when giving up" last seen?

This clue was last seen in the Washington Post Mini Crossword on November 29, 2025.

Q4.

What does the word "TOWEL" mean in this context?

A towel is a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for drying or wiping.

Q5.

What are some other crossword clues that share the same answer?

Item on a rack, Roll on a pool chair, Locker room wrap, Spa handout, Simple hair dryer

If you’ve landed here for the “It’s thrown in when giving up” clue from the November 29 2025, Washington Post mini crossword, you are in the exact right place. Our team of experts has solved today’s entire puzzle and found the precise answer for this clue.

The 5-letter answer to this puzzle is TOWEL. A towel is a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for drying or wiping.

The phrase 'throw in the towel' is an idiom meaning to give up or concede defeat, originating from boxing where a towel is thrown into the ring to stop a fight.

You can find all the solutions for today’s puzzle, as well as answers from previous days, on our main Washington Post Mini Crossword Answers Today (September 2026) page.

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