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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Shortened word or phrase last seen in Telegraph Quick puzzle. 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 12 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ABBREVIATION.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ABBREVIATION Shortened word or phrase (12) The Telegraph Quick Jul 16, 2019
3% CLOTHE Fool shortened her dress (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Apr 24, 2026
3% MUMS "___ the word," phrase inspired by Shakespeare that means "keep it a secret" (4)
3% THIN Fine item shortened (4) The Telegraph Toughie Apr 21, 2026
3% CRISCO Popular brand of shortening (6) USA Today Apr 18, 2026
3% LETME Phrase during a handover (5) LA Times Daily Apr 15, 2026
3% HAW Partner of "hem," in a phrase (3)
3% ENTENDRE "Double"-meaning phrase (8) Newsday Mar 29, 2026
3% COIN Invent (a word or phrase) (4) (4) Puzzler Mar 28, 2026
3% ETC List shortener, for short (3) Universal Mar 28, 2026

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