Brief NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Brief” crossword clue is SHORT (5 letters). We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times crosswords, most recently on October 12, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 5 LETTERS
1S2H3O4R5T
SHORT: having little length.
Best answers for “Brief”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SHORT | 5 | Brief |
| 2 | ETC | 3 | And so on, in brief similar clue |
| 3 | ACC | 3 | Virginia is in it, in brief similar clue |
| 4 | LOL | 3 | "What a riot!," in brief similar clue |
| 5 | CATNAP | 6 | Brief sleep similar clue |
| 6 | ETS | 3 | U.F.O. occupants, in brief similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Brief Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the Brief crossword clue?
SHORT is the 5-letter answer to the “Brief” crossword clue.
When was the Brief crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of October 12, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.
What are other possible answers to the Brief crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with ETC (“And so on, in brief”), ACC (“Virginia is in it, in brief”), LOL (“"What a riot!," in brief”).