Short

TERSE

Think of a word that describes speech or writing that is concise to the point of bluntness, often lacking extra detail.

"Short" here isn’t about height or length—it’s hinting at a word that means brief or concise in speech or writing. "Terse" fits perfectly because it describes something bluntly to the point, often with few words. The clue plays on the double meaning of "short," steering you away from physical size toward a stylistic quality. Think of how someone might give a curt reply: that’s being terse.