DICTIONARY WORDS ONLY:
PROFANITY:

Shorten A Word

We've checked our database and believe the answer is ABBREVIATE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
Check other possible answers below.
We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ABBREVIATE

Best Possible Answers

Tip: Select a length for advanced search!
LettersAnswerClue
99%10Exact Match!
verb

• reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

• shorten

24%9 To shorten a word by dropping the final sounds
No meanings yet for this word...
24%9 Abbreviate or shorten
verb

• enclose in a capsule

• put in a short or concise form; reduce in volume

Users Also Searched For These Clues...

We think you're currently doing a The Guardian Quick crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:

Rest period during work
Adapt
Knife

Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick02 Mar 2004 Across 17
This clue was last seen in the publications above.

How's It Work?

Our Data

Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.

Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.

Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool

Similar Clues

ClueSource
1
Shorten
New York Times - 25 Aug 1976
New York Times / 25 Aug 1976
2
Shorten, for short
New York Times - 20 Mar 1977
New York Times / 20 Mar 1977
3
Shorten again
New York Times - 14 Jun 1976
New York Times / 14 Jun 1976
4
Shorten sail
New York Times - 28 Jun 1981
New York Times / 28 Jun 1981
5
To shorten a word by dropping the final sounds
6
To shorten a word or phrase by omitting a sound or sounds
7
Word for shorten or curtail
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge - 29 Mar 2025
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 29 Mar 2025

Similar Clues With The Same Answers

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen