Shorter, wider alternative to fries (4)

I believe the answer is:

tots

(Other definitions for tots that I've seen before include "Babies" , "Party drinks" , "Finds the sum" , "Young children - shorts" , "Adds up like small children" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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