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1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 30% | 3 | Message communicated as "short-short-short, long-long-long, short-short-short" | |
3 | 23% | 8 | Can be described as a short-short-short foot | |
Theyll Make Short Work Of Things Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ABRIDGERS" which means:
- noun
- • One who shortens or abridges or condenses a written work
An example sentence would be:
- • "The abridgers were praised for their skill in condensing the lengthy novel into a succinct screenplay."
- • "A group of abridgers worked tirelessly to shorten the original play for a high school production."
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The Guardian Cryptic19 Mar 2002 | Across 17 | |
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