| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| redshirt | to withdraw (an athlete) from varsity competition |
| retires | (of an athlete) Withdraw from a race or match, typically as a result of accident or injury |
| scratch | withdraw (an entry) from competition |
| redshirt | high-school or college athlete kept out of varsity competition for one year to develop skills and extend eligibility |
| stand | to step aside; withdraw, as from a competition |
| bow | to resign a position or withdraw from a job, competition, obligation, etc. |
