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Shorten, as pants Crossword Clue

Last seen in: NYT Special · 2026-10-07

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(noun)

  1. the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
  2. the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.

(verb)

  1. utter `hem' or `ahem'
  2. fold over and sew together to provide with a hem

(verb)

  1. edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
  2. reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
  3. become short or shorter
  4. make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
  5. make short or shorter

1 Potential Answers:

  • 99% match 3 letters
    HEM

    Shorten, as pants (3)

    NYT Special · Oct 7, 2026

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