Crossword clue

“Brief”

This clue appeared as 12-Down in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
SHORT
Letters5
Starts withS
Ends withT
Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 12, 20265 letters→NYT Crossword
Oct 28, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Brief” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 28, 2025 as 12-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with T, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Brief” clue?+

The answer is SHORT (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 28, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 28, 2025.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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