Trim, as a photo

Trimming the Fat: A Photo Clue That’s No Cakewalk

This week’s crossword puzzle threw me for a loop with a particularly tricky clue:

“Trim, as a photo.”

Now, I’m no stranger to visual clues, but this one had me scratching my head for longer than I care to admit.

At first, I thought it was a straightforward definition – something about cropping or resizing a photo. But there’s always more to a crossword clue than meets the eye. The word “trim” can have multiple meanings, and the addition of “as a photo” made me question my initial assumptions.

Is it about removing unwanted elements from a photograph? Is it a specific editing technique? Or maybe it’s something entirely different? I’ve scoured my thesaurus, consulted online dictionaries, and even googled “photo trimming techniques” (you’d be surprised how many different ways there are to mess with a digital image!).

The more I think about it, the more convinced I am that this clue is playing with words. It’s a wordplay puzzle disguised as a straightforward definition. But how? I’m determined to crack this code and find the answer, and I know you’re all dying to know too. So, let’s dive into the world of photographic trimming and see what we can uncover.

Available Answers:

CROP.

Last seen on the crossword puzzle: NY Times Crossword 24 Sep 24, Tuesday