Shortening in speech, as from “captain” to “cap’n” NYT Crossword Clue
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explanationNYT Mini Crossword December 6 2025 Answers
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The most common and recent 7-letter answer for "Shortening in speech, as from "captain" to "cap'n"" is ELISION.
The clue describes the process of omitting sounds or syllables in speech, which is known as 'elision.' In the example 'captain' to 'cap'n,' the middle syllable is dropped, illustrating this phonetic phenomenon.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Mini Crossword on December 06, 2025.
Elision is the omission of a sound or syllable when speaking.
The answer to “Shortening in speech, as from “captain” to “cap’n”” in the New York Times Mini puzzle December 6 2025 is ELISION. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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