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Takes Up 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 Times31 Aug 1996 | Across 62 | |
New York Times10 Mar 1996 | Across 27 | |
New York Times06 Aug 1994 | Across 52 | |
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