Make as small as possible
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is MINIMIZE.
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Why it fits
MINIMIZE is the 8-letter answer to “Make as small as possible” in the January 23, 2022 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so MINIMIZE both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.