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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% | YEAST Baker's rising need? | (5) | ||
| 5% | SLICE Serving of pie | (5) | Newsday | Sep 15, 2026 |
| 5% | SPLATS Dropped-pie sounds | (6) | Newsday | Sep 15, 2026 |
| 5% | ALA Pie ___ mode | (3) | New York Times Midi | Sep 14, 2026 |
| 5% | TART Small fruit pie | (4) | LA Times Daily | Sep 13, 2026 |
| 5% | LATTICE Pie crust pattern | (7) | LA Times Daily | Sep 13, 2026 |
| 5% | EEL Cockney pie filling | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Sep 12, 2026 |
| 5% | ANITA Baker who's a singer | (5) | The Washington Post Mini | Sep 11, 2026 |
| 5% | KEY __ lime pie | (3) | LA Times Daily | Sep 7, 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.