The two crossword solutions for the term 'When tripled, a story shortener' are YADDA (5 letters) and YADA (4 letters). YADDA and YADA are both slang terms that are used to refer to something that is said or done repeatedly. They are often used to describe a situation where someone is talking about something without saying anything of substance. YADDA and YADA can be used to shorten a story by cutting out unnecessary details.