Shortening in speech, as from "captain" to "cap'n" Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Shortening in speech, as from "captain" to "cap'n"” from the New York Times Mini crossword of December 6, 2025? It has 7 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES MINI, DECEMBER 6, 2025
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ELISION is the answer to “Shortening in speech, as from "captain" to "cap'n"”. It means the act of eliding.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
The act of eliding.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: LIESNIO.
Hint 3 Another clue
It starts with E and ends with N.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Shortening in speech, as from "captain" to "cap'n"”?
ELISION, 7 letters: the act of eliding.
When was “Shortening in speech, as from "captain" to "cap'n"” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times Mini crossword of December 6, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
7 letters, starting with E.