| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| back | to retreat from a position; withdraw an opinion |
| climb | to retreat, as from an indefensible opinion or position |
| retires | (of a military force) Retreat from an enemy or an attacking position |
| bow | to resign a position or withdraw from a job, competition, obligation, etc. |
| recuse | to withdraw from a position of judging so as to avoid any semblance of partiality or bias |
| recusing | to withdraw from a position of judging so as to avoid any semblance of partiality or bias |
| pulled | (of a lineman) Withdraw from position and cross parallel to and behind the line of scrimmage to block opposing players for a runner |
