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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% | CRUST Pie part | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 5, 2026 |
| 5% | EASY "___ as pie!" | (4) | USA Today | Jan 2, 2026 |
| 5% | CINNAMON Apple pie spice | (8) | Commuter | Dec 30, 2025 |
| 5% | DEARY Sweetie pie | (5) | LA Times Daily | Dec 29, 2025 |
| 5% | BATCH Baker's sheetful | (5) | LA Times Daily | Dec 23, 2025 |
| 5% | OREO Dirt pie cookie | (4) | LA Times Daily | Dec 23, 2025 |
| 5% | ANITA Singer Baker | (5) | Premier Sunday | Dec 21, 2025 |
| 5% | HATTERS Pork pie producers | (7) | Wall Street Journal | Dec 20, 2025 |
| 5% | ELF Keebler baker | (3) | LA Times Daily | Dec 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.