| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SYNCOPE | Elision of a syllable. |
| SYNCOPE | Elision of a sound from the middle of a word. |
| contraction | The process of shortening a word by combination or elision |
| contractions | The process of shortening a word by combination or elision |
| contracting | Shorten (a word or phrase) by combination or elision |
| contracted | Shorten (a word or phrase) by combination or elision |
