Answer to "Cut the fat" crossword clue

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word TRIM , but the solution may also be REDUCE which is one of the most recent solution (2014 in Universal uClick).

Cut the fat crossword clue answers

Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.

Answer	Likelyness	Letters
TRIM	40 %	4
PARE	35 %	4
REDUCE	15 %	6
DIET	10 %	4

Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Cut the fat

These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.

• trim
• trim off
• cut away
• take in
• shave
• deflate
• neck
• deflation
• taper
• tapering
• whittle
• draw

Crossword Answer definitions

TRIM noun

1. Decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.
2. A haircut, especially a moderate one to touch up an existing style.
3. Dress; gear; ornaments.
4. The manner in which something is equipped or adorned; order; disposition.
5. Sexual intercourse.
6. The fore-and-aft angle of the vessel to the water, with reference to the cargo and ballast; the manner in which a vessel floats on the water, whether on an even keel or down by the head or stern.
7. The arrangement of the sails with reference to the wind.

TRIM verb

1. To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
2. To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.
3. (of an aircraft) To adjust pitch using trim tabs.
4. (of a vessel) To modify the angle relative to the water by shifting cargo or ballast; to adjust for sailing; to assume, or cause to assume a certain position, or trim, in the water.
5. (of a vessel's sails) To modify the angle (of the sails) relative to the wind, especially to set them at the most advantageous angle.
6. To balance; to fluctuate between parties, so as to appear to favour each.
7. To make trim; to put in due order for any purpose; to make right, neat, or pleasing; to adjust.
8. (of timber) To dress; to make smooth.
9. To rebuke; to reprove.
10. To beat or thrash.

TRIM adjective

1. Physically fit.
2. Slender, lean.
3. Neat or smart in appearance.

TRIM adverb

1. In good order; properly managed or maintained.
2. With sails well trimmed.

More crossword clues leading to the same solutions

Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution

More clues leading to the result TRIM

• Lean
• Shaping at the salon
• Short clip
• Svelte
• Use clippers
• Cut corners
• Touch up, as this puzzle's subject does to a beard (See STEPS)
• In shape
• A little off?
• Athletic

More clues leading to the result PARE

• Cut (down), as expenses
• Get the carrots ready
• Cut back
• Trim
• Whittle down
• Fix apples for a pie
• Skin
• Trim down
• Remove the skin of
• Cut the skin from

More clues leading to the result REDUCE

• Minimize
• Cut down to size
• Knock off
• Slim down
• Boil down
• Discount
• Be a good loser?
• Diet
• Turn down
• Lower in degree

More clues leading to the result DIET

• Jenny Craig advice
• New Year's resolution, often
• Popular New Year's resolution
• High weigh sign
• Losing battle?
• Reach for the lite
• South Beach, for example
• Daily regimen
• Losing strategy
• Sugar Busters, e.g.