Slanted type: Abbr.

Answer:

ITAL

Hint:

Think of the way certain words lean to the right in printed text, often used for emphasis or foreign phrases.

Explanation:

This clue asks for the abbreviation of "slanted type," which refers to italicized text in printing and design. The answer is "ITAL," a common shorthand for italic used in crosswords and publishing. It’s a straightforward abbreviation clue with no wordplay—just a direct reference to typography terms.

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