CONTRACTION Crossword Clue & Answer

We found 171 solutions for 'CONTRACTION' with 3 to 15 letters.
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The clue "contraction" last appeared in the The Sun crossword on January 28, 2024. The correct answer for this puzzle is "SHRINKAGE", a 9-letter word.

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CONTRACTION with 14 letters
CONTRACTION with 15 letters

Top answer for CONTRACTION crossword clue from newspapers

SHRINKAGE

Definition of contraction

  • (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber); a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds; "`won't' is a contraction of `will not'"; "`o'clock' is a contraction of `of the clock'"; the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope

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What is the best solution to the riddle CONTRACTION?

Solution SHRINKAGE is our most searched for solution by our visitors. Solution SHRINKAGE is 9 letters long. We have 29 further solutions of the same word length.

How many solutions are there for the crossword clue "CONTRACTION"?

There are 171 solutions. The longest is CIRCUMSCRIPTION with 15 letters, and the shortest is CUT with 3 letters.

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Solutions are between 3 and 15 letters long.

‘CONTRACTION’ isn’t just a clue – it’s also a popular crossword answer! Check out these clues where ‘CONTRACTION’ is the solution:
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