Rudely terse Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Thursday, October 30, 1997 · 36-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, October 30, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 30, 1997 · 36-Across · 4 letters
CURT0 of 4 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
brief and to the point; effectively cut short; "a crisp retort"; "a response so curt as to be almost rude"; "the laconic reply; `yes'"; "short and terse and easy to understand"
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