Extend, as a subscription Crossword Clue

Today's (21 October 2023) crossword provided to us by Wall Street Journal and the clue is "Extend, as a subscription".
The right answer or rather the best answer listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Extend, as a subscription" corresponds to the answer "RENEW." Here is an explanation for why this clue has this answer:

• Subscription Renewal: When a subscription is about to expire, the action taken to continue the service or membership is renewal. This process involves extending the period of the subscription so that it does not lapse.
• Linguistic Connection: The word "renew" directly indicates the act of prolonging or extending something that was previously in effect. In the context of a subscription, renewing means to continue the service beyond the initial term.
• Crossword Clue Construction: The clue "Extend, as a subscription" cleverly hints at the concept of renewing a subscription by using the word "extend" to suggest the action of prolonging or continuing the service.

Therefore, the answer "RENEW" correctly fits the clue "Extend, as a subscription" due to its direct association with the act of prolonging or continuing a service or membership, like renewing a subscription.

Definition of "RENEW"

resume (an activity) after an interruption

Example :

the parents renewed their campaign to save the school

he had renewed an acquaintance with MacAlister

detectives renewed their appeal for witnesses to contact them

 The Crossword clue "Extend, as a subscription" published 32 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Wall Street Journal	21 October 2023	RENEW
Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate	31 July 2023	RENEW
The Atlantic	18 October 2021	RENEW
Newsday.com	14 July 2020	RENEW
Penny dell sunday	9 February 2020	RENEW
New York Times	1 May 2017	RENEW
Family Time Crossword	18 July 2016	RENEW
Universal	21 June 2016	RENEW
The Washington Post	28 May 2016	RENEW
USA Today	9 November 2014	RENEW
L.A. Times Daily	30 January 2007	RENEW