Skip, As A Syllable Crossword Clue Puzzle Answer from December 16, 2024
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Updated Dec 16, 2024
Skip, As A Syllable Crossword Clue Answer
Let’s find the answers to Skip, As A Syllable for the December 16, 2024 edition of crossword puzzle. Answer Contains 5 letters. Start with E and end with E, and the possible solutions are EAGRE, EATHE, ELIDE.
The answer is ELIDE.
"Skip, As A Syllable" is "ELIDE." This term is used linguistically to describe the omission or slurring of a syllable, sound, or vowel in speech or writing, often for smoother pronunciation or poetic meter. The word stems from the Latin elidere, meaning "to strike out." In spoken language, elision occurs naturally, such as in contractions like "can't" for "cannot," where a syllable is dropped.
The clue's brevity matches the concise nature of the word "ELIDE," while "skip" aptly describes the act of bypassing a sound or syllable. This clever alignment of language terminology ensures the answer seamlessly fits the crossword.
This clue last seen in Crossword Puzzle on December 16, 2024. You can also get all other Crossword clues hints and answers here.
