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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 rising need? | (5) | ||
| 5% | TSP Baker's shortening? | (3) | LA Times Daily | Aug 26, 2026 |
| 5% | PYREX Baker's glassware brand | (5) | New York Times | Aug 25, 2026 |
| 5% | CRUST Flaky pie layer | (5) | LA Times Mini | Aug 22, 2026 |
| 5% | AMOS "Famous" cookie baker | (4) | New York Times | Aug 18, 2026 |
| 5% | WEDGES Pie portions, shapewise | (6) | New York Times | Aug 16, 2026 |
| 5% | FACE "Pie in the ___," type of pie attack involving a whipped cream filling | (4) | ||
| 5% | ALA Pie __ mode | (3) | Newsday | Aug 5, 2026 |
| 5% | REQUIRED Needed | (8) | USA Today | Aug 3, 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.