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1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 37% | 6 | Raises or lowers a hem, say | |
3 | 23% | 7 | Hem in | |
Raises The Hem Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SHORTENS" 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:
- • "He shortens his sentences to make them more concise."
- • "The tailor shortens the skirt to fit the customer."
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New York Times04 Dec 1993 | Across 17 | |
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