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Thorpes Boundaries Risked Losing All Even Being Abrupt Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
TERSE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TERSE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TERSE" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Brief and to the point; effectively cut short adjective
- • (by extension) of speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.
- • (by extension) of manner or speech: abruptly or brusquely short; curt.
- • Burnished, polished; fine, smooth; neat, spruce.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He always gives terse responses, rarely elaborating on his thoughts."
- • "The professor's terse explanation left the students confused."
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| The Guardian Cryptic19 Mar 2020 | Across 16 | |
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