Sucker, for short

VAC

Think of a household appliance that uses strong airflow to clean floors—its name is often shortened in conversation.

"Sucker" here is a playful nod to a vacuum cleaner, which sucks up dirt and debris. The clue adds "for short" to hint at the common abbreviation "VAC," short for vacuum. It’s a straightforward example of how crosswords use everyday terms and their shortened forms to create concise, clever clues.