shortening


Meanings

  • fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods
  • act of decreasing in length;
    • "the dress needs shortening"
  • make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration;
  • reduce in scope while retaining essential elements;
  • make short or shorter;
  • become short or shorter;
  • edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate;


Scrabble Score: 14

shortening is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

shortening is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

shortening is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 16

shortening is a valid Words With Friends word