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Cuts short NYT Crossword Clue

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Answer CLIPS
Letters 5
Puzzle WSJ Crossword - July 8 2026
Answer ABORTS
Letters 6
Puzzle NYT Crossword - December 26 2025
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The most common and recent 6-letter answer for "Cuts short" is ABORTS.
The word 'aborts' means to stop something prematurely or cut it short, which aligns directly with the clue 'cuts short.' In various contexts, such as missions or plans, aborting is the act of halting progress before completion.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on December 26, 2025.
To abort means to terminate or end something prematurely.
Cancels, as a mission

The answer to “Cuts short” in the New York Times puzzle December 26 2025 is ABORTS. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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