Edit out something before publication Crossword Clue

The crossword clue "Edit out something before publication" with the answer "REDACT" refers to the process of censoring or obscuring parts of a document before it is published or released to the public. "Redact" specifically means to remove or black out sensitive or confidential information, such as names, addresses, or classified details, to protect privacy or national security.

This term is often used in legal, governmental, and journalistic contexts where certain information must be kept confidential, and the act of redaction ensures that the published material complies with privacy laws or other regulations.

The crossword clue "Edit out something before publication" with the answer "RABBET" refers to a play on the word "rabbet," which is a woodworking term. A "rabbet" is a groove or recess cut into the edge of a piece of wood to receive another piece.

The clue uses wordplay to connect this idea with the editing process, where something might be "cut out" or removed before publication, just as a rabbet involves cutting out part of the wood. The connection is metaphorical, using the idea of removing or editing something in both woodworking and publishing contexts.

The crossword clue "Edit out something before publication" with the answer "RABBIT" refers to playful use of homophones or word association. The term "rabbit" might not directly connect to the idea of editing or removing content before publication, but it could be a cryptic reference.

For example, "rabbit" could be associated with "rabbiting on," a phrase that means to talk excessively. In this case, "edit out something before publication" might imply trimming down unnecessary content (or "rabbiting"). The answer uses wordplay to link the concept of reducing or editing with the idea of a "rabbit" or the act of "rabbiting on."

The crossword clue "Edit out something before publication" with the answer "RACKET" refers to a cryptic play on words.

In this context, "racket" is used to indicate something that might need to be edited or removed, as "racket" can also mean a noisy or disruptive sound, which metaphorically suggests something that could be "edited out" or removed to improve clarity or quality. The clue uses this indirect association to fit the answer into the crossword puzzle's wordplay.