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Pie baker's need Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Pie baker's need . 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 10 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SHORTENING.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | SHORTENING Pie baker's need | (10) | ||
| 7% | YEAST Baker's need | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Jul 8, 2025 |
| 6% | OVEN Baker? | (4) | Universal | Sep 14, 2025 |
| 5% | THIRTEEN Baker's dozen | (8) | Newsday | Oct 19, 2025 |
| 5% | ANITA Singer Baker | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 15, 2025 |
| 5% | CUTIE ____-pie, a poppet | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Oct 15, 2025 |
| 5% | PEA Pot pie veggie | (3) | Newsday | Oct 15, 2025 |
| 5% | LIE Produce a pork pie? | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 13, 2025 |
| 5% | OREO Dirt pie ingredient | (4) | Universal | Oct 8, 2025 |
| 5% | TART Small fruit pie | (4) | LA Times Daily | Oct 7, 2025 |
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In baking, "Pie baker's need" refers to an ingredient that helps create a flaky and tender crust. Shortening, a solid fat made from hydrogenated vegetable oil, is commonly used for this purpose due to its ability to inhibit gluten formation, resulting in a more delicate texture.