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Shorten A Game Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ABRIDGE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ABRIDGE

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199%7Exact Match!
225%9 They shorten game in topless bars
323%9 Abbreviate or shorten

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "ABRIDGE" which means:

    verb
  • • Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
  • • Lessen, diminish, or curtail

An example sentence would be:

  • • "I had to abridge the novel because it was too long for our magazine."
  • • "The director decided to abridge the play to fit within the time constraints."

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The Guardian Cryptic23 Jan 2023 Across 23
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