Shortening Crossword Clue

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Today we are going to solve the crossword clue "Shortening" ,After checking out all the recent clues we got the best answer below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

In today's crossword puzzle, the clue is "Shortening" and the answer for this clue is "CUT". Let's explore why this clue has this answer:

• The clue "Shortening" suggests that we are looking for a word or term that means to make something shorter in length or duration.
• The word "shortening" can also be used in a culinary sense, referring to a type of fat used in baking and cooking.
• When we think about a word that matches both the sense of making something shorter and the culinary reference, "CUT" fits the bill perfectly.
• "CUT" can mean to physically or figuratively shorten something, like cutting a rope or cutting a conversation short.
• In the culinary world, "CUT" can refer to a specific preparation of meat or a type of vegetable cut.

The answer "CUT" aligns with the clue "Shortening" because it encompasses both the idea of making something shorter and the culinary reference. It is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts, making it an ideal solution for this clue.

More Answers:

• CUT
• LARD
• CUTS
• OLEO
• ABRIDGING
• ABBREVIATION
• TRUNCATION
• ABBREVIATING

Definition of "CUT"

make an opening, incision, or wound in (something) with a sharp-edged tool or object

Example :

I started cutting myself when I was about 14 and continued for four years

I just started high school and I have a lot of self-confidence issues and as a result I started cutting

I cut his photograph out of the paper

 The Crossword clue "Shortening" published 52 time/s & has 8 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Newsday.com	20 January 2024	CUT
Daily American	14 January 2024	LARD
L.A. Times Daily	15 August 2023	LARD
Star Tribune	12 June 2023	LARD
Crossword Champ Premium	23 October 2022	LARD
The Sun Two Speed	3 September 2022	LARD

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Crossword	Date	Answer
Penny dell	23 January 2022	LARD
The Times Concise	24 April 2019	ABRIDGING
The Irish News Quick	4 February 2019	ABBREVIATION
The Irish Independent Simple	25 April 2017	ABBREVIATION
Universal	16 February 2012	LARD
Family Time Crossword	5 September 2011	OLEO
Thinks.com	17 December 2010	LARD
L.A. Times Magazine	14 December 2008	TRUNCATION
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	17 April 2008	LARD
The Telegraph - Quick	15 November 2007	ABBREVIATING
Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate	19 June 2005	LARD
New York Times	8 January 2002	LARD