Crossword clues for the word: ABD The word ABD has appeared as an answer to at least 6 crossword clues on different crossword puzzles. Crossword clues for ABD Showing 1 to 6 of 6 results Clue(s) "About to get a Ph.D., definitely, if not this year then sometime in the next five" "Grad school status, for short" Ceded the throne: abbr. Formally give up: Abbr. Gave up the throne: abbr. Renounced the crown: Abbr.