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Abridge Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SHORTEN which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SHORTEN
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SHORTEN" which means:
- verb
- • Make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
- • Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
- • Make short or shorter
- • Become short or shorter
- • Edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
An example sentence would be:
- • "Can you please shorten this dress for me?"
- • "I need to shorten this paragraph to meet the word limit."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Speedy06 Oct 2019 | Down 13 | |
| The Guardian Quick27 Mar 2013 | Down 16 | |
| The Guardian Quick28 Jul 2012 | Across 3 | |
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New York Times -
23 Oct 1986 | New York Times / 23 Oct 1986 |
7 | To abridge a word by removing the last part |
