Shortening used in recipes? Crossword Clue

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Shortening used in recipes? Crossword Answer

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SHORTENING (noun)
1. act of decreasing in length
2. fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods
USED (adjective)
1. (of persons) taken advantage of
2. previously used or owned by another

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