Need the answer to "Shorten" from the Universal Crossword puzzle dated February 23, 2026? We've got you covered. Our database contains 23 possible solutions for this clue. The most probable answer is ABRIDGE at 7 letters long, with a 99% confidence rating derived from historical crossword data.
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23 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
ABRIDGE
Shorten
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
99%
ABRIDGE
Shorten
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
99%
TRUNCATE
Shorten
(8)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Sep 20, 2020
99%
TRUNCATE
Shorten
Premier Sunday Crossword · Sep 20, 2020
99%
CUT
Shorten
(3)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 14, 2018
99%
CUT
Shorten
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 14, 2018
1%
TSP
Baker's shortening?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2026
1%
TSP
Baker's shortening?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2026
1%
ETAL
List-shortening abbr.
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2026
1%
ETAL
List-shortening abbr.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2026
1%
ETC
List shortener, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 28, 2026
1%
ETC
List shortener, for short
Universal Crossword · Mar 28, 2026
1%
CRISCO
Big name in shortening
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jan 2, 2026
1%
CRISCO
Big name in shortening
Universal Crossword · Jan 2, 2026
1%
ARE
Verb shortened in some contractions
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
1%
ARE
Verb shortened in some contractions
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
1%
IMDEAD
Joke reaction that might be shortened to a skull emoji
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 10, 2025
1%
IMDEAD
Joke reaction that might be shortened to a skull emoji
Universal Crossword · May 10, 2025
1%
TINYURL
Link-shortening service
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2024
1%
TINYURL
Link-shortening service
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2024
1%
MOWER
Blade shortener
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 1, 2024
1%
MOWER
Blade shortener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 1, 2024
1%
RUNON
Sentence that ought to be shortened
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 23, 2024
1%
RUNON
Sentence that ought to be shortened
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2024
1%
FSTOP
Camera setting, and what shortened 18-, 24-, 47-, and 58-Across?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 23, 2024
1%
FSTOP
Camera setting, and what shortened 18-, 24-, 47-, and 58-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 23, 2024
1%
ETCETC
Long list’s shortener (Abbr.)
(6)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 13, 2024
1%
ETCETC
Long list’s shortener (Abbr.)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 13, 2024
1%
ETALIA
List-shortening Latin term
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2023
1%
ETALIA
List-shortening Latin term
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2023
1%
PAJAMAS
Garb often shortened to three letters
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 5, 2021
1%
PAJAMAS
Garb often shortened to three letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 5, 2021
1%
YADA
When tripled, a story shortener
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2021
1%
YADA
When tripled, a story shortener
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2021
1%
ANDSUCH
List-shortening words
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2021
1%
ANDSUCH
List-shortening words
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2021
1%
PERMANENTWAVE
*Salon job often shortened to its first four letters
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 15, 2020
1%
PERMANENTWAVE
*Salon job often shortened to its first four letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2020
1%
TSTORM
Lightning source, as shortened in weather reports
(6)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 15, 2019
1%
TSTORM
Lightning source, as shortened in weather reports
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 15, 2019
1%
BOSN
Seagoing shortening
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 30, 2018
1%
BOSN
Seagoing shortening
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 30, 2018
1%
PALMONE
Treo maker, before it shortened its name
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 28, 2018
1%
PALMONE
Treo maker, before it shortened its name
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 28, 2018
1%
PAROLE
Sentence shortener
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2018
1%
PAROLE
Sentence shortener
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Shorten" have?
We found 3 exact solutions and 23 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is ABRIDGE (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Shorten"?
The best answer for "Shorten" is ABRIDGE with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include TRUNCATE (8 letters), CUT (3 letters).
Where has "Shorten" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 5 times in our database.
It has been featured in Universal Crossword, LA Times Daily Crossword, Premier Sunday Crossword, Eugene Sheffer Crossword.
It was last seen in the Universal Crossword on February 23, 2026.