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I believe the answer is:

elide

(Other definitions for elide that I've seen before include "Abridge, omit part" , "Leave or strike out" , "Omit (syllable) in speech" , "Drop off" , "Omit (a vowel etc.)" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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