The term 'SHORTEN, MAYBE' can be solved by three crossword solutions: REHEM (5 letters), ALTER (5 letters), and EDIT (4 letters). REHEM is a verb meaning to shorten or reduce in length. ALTER is a verb meaning to make different in some way, such as by shortening. EDIT is a verb meaning to prepare something for publication by making changes, such as shortening it. All three words refer to the action of shortening something, either literally or figuratively.