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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) | ||
| 6% | SKY Pie in the __ | (3) | Commuter | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 6% | EASY "___ as pie!" | (4) | USA Today | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 5% | SECTOR Pie chart part | (6) | Commuter | Feb 21, 2026 |
| 5% | EGG Something a baker cracks | (3) | Universal | Feb 20, 2026 |
| 5% | OVENMITT Hand protector for a baker | (8) | Eugene Sheffer | Feb 19, 2026 |
| 5% | PASTY Pale-looking pie | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Feb 16, 2026 |
| 5% | SLICE Piece of pizza or pie | (5) | The Atlantic | Feb 16, 2026 |
| 5% | PEA Shepherd's pie morsel | (3) | Eugene Sheffer | Feb 16, 2026 |
| 5% | LIE Porky pie | (3) | The Telegraph Mini | Feb 15, 2026 |
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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.