Daily Mail Wednesday

[Mctavish]

Stuck with one.
18D Deny rare blood group excludes four from Rome.
(8) ?B?E?A?E
Could someone explainword play for me please if answer is ABNEGATE

[mutt53]

AB Negative blood less IV (4 roman numerals)

[Mctavish]

Many thanks I had the word from the letters I had but couldn't see how it came about. Finished now.

[Stephen_G]

abnegat (IV) e

To abnegate is to deny or renounce.

[Mctavish]

Thanks Judge Nutmeg I knew it meant to deny but couldn't figure out the 4 roman numerals.with it.