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3 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, August 19, 2014 · 29-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between July 2002 and August 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 19, 2014 · 29-Down · 3 letters
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reduce in scope while retaining essential elements; "The manuscript must be shortened"
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3 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, July 24, 2002.SHORTEN7 lettersanswer page
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