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Before it became shortened to bra, this was the word in use from 1909 to describe a ladies support garment Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Before it became shortened to bra, this was the word in use from 1909 to describe a ladies support garment . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BRASSIERE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | BRASSIERE Before it became shortened to bra, this was the word in use from 1909 to describe a ladies support garment | (9) | ||
| 5% | TAKEUP Shorten a garment (4,2) | (6) | Mirror Classic | Sep 21, 2025 |
| 4% | END Redundant word before "result" | (3) | New York Times Mini | Nov 26, 2025 |
| 4% | ROYALIST Supporter of sovereign, even if right became left | (8) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Nov 21, 2025 |
| 4% | ABRIDGE Shorten a game | (7) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Nov 19, 2025 |
| 4% | NEE Word before a maiden name | (3) | Wall Street Journal | Nov 18, 2025 |
| 4% | PRE Word used to indicate "before" | (3) | ||
| 4% | DCUP Certain bra spec | (4) | New York Times | Nov 13, 2025 |
| 4% | MARGARINE Shortened dress soldier keeps shortening | (9) | The Times Cryptic | Nov 12, 2025 |
| 4% | LATINA Lady from Lima, e.g. | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 10, 2025 |
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