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brief crossword clue

For the crossword clue “brief,” common answers depend on the clue’s exact wording, letter count, and context in the grid.

Most common “brief” crossword answers

Some frequently used answers for a standalone clue “Brief” include:

  • TERSE (5 letters) – “short, concise in wording”
  • LACONIC (7 letters) – “using very few words”
  • SCANT (5 letters) – “barely sufficient, limited in amount”
  • DIGEST (6 letters) – “a summary or abridged version”
  • RECAP (5 letters) – “brief review or summary”

When “brief” refers to a noun (like a legal brief), possible answers include:

  • CASE (4 letters) – as in a legal case or assignment
  • DIGEST (6 letters) – a condensed publication or summary

How to narrow down your answer

To pick the right one:

  1. Count the letters in your grid.
  2. Fill in any intersecting letters you already have.
  3. Match the meaning from the clue’s context:
    • “Short, to the point” → TERSE or LACONIC.
 * “Short summary” → RECAP or DIGEST.

 * “Barely enough” → SCANT.

If you tell me your pattern (like “_ E R S E” with letter count and any known letters), I can suggest the most likely exact answer. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.