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Curtail In A Way Crossword Clue

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verb

• leave or strike out

25%7Curtail
verb

• reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

• lessen, diminish, or curtail

25%7Curtail
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

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New York Times26 Apr 1983 Down 30
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