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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) | ||
| 5% | RON "The Baker" actor Perlman | (3) | ||
| 5% | YEAST Baker's supply | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Nov 11, 2025 |
| 5% | CHET Jazz musician Baker | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 8, 2025 |
| 5% | ALA Pie ___ mode | (3) | USA Today | Nov 6, 2025 |
| 5% | RADII Pie chart lines | (5) | Universal | Nov 3, 2025 |
| 5% | EGGS Baker's dozen? | (4) | ||
| 5% | PORTIONS Pie slices, for example | (8) | USA Today | Oct 27, 2025 |
| 5% | MEAT Shepherd's pie filling | (4) | LA Times Daily | Oct 27, 2025 |
| 5% | THIRTEEN Baker's dozen | (8) | Newsday | Oct 19, 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.