Make shorter, a book say Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Make shorter, a book say" corresponds to the answer "ABRIDGE." The reasoning behind this answer is as follows:

1. "Make shorter": Abridge is a verb that means to shorten a book or any written material by condensing its content while retaining the essential elements. When an author or editor abridges a text, they reduce its length without losing its core meaning.
2. "A book say": In this clue, "a book" is used as an example of written content that can be shortened, indicating the type of material that is typically subject to abridgment. The phrase "say" is a way to suggest that the word being sought is a verbal action related to shortening a book.

Therefore, the answer "ABRIDGE" is a perfect match for the clue "Make shorter, a book say" as it encapsulates the act of condensing written works like books while maintaining their substance.

Definition of "ABRIDGE"

shorten (a piece of writing) without losing the sense

Example :

the introduction is abridged from the author's afterword to the novel

even the right to free speech can be abridged

 The Crossword clue "Make shorter, a book say" published 14 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Simplex	16 March 2024	ABRIDGE