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| 3 | 33% | 5 | Calf that got a bum steer | |
Brief Gives Bum Steer 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 Everyman crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TERSE
Updated: October 15, 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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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Everyman28 Jul 2019 | Across 10 | |
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| Clue | Source | |
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1 | Bum | |
2 | Bum | |
3 | Calf that got a bum steer
New York Times -
16 Oct 1980 | New York Times / 16 Oct 1980 |
4 | Compound that's a bum steer?
New York Times -
03 Nov 1988 | New York Times / 03 Nov 1988 |
5 | Go off bum steer
The Guardian Cryptic -
27 Oct 2009 | The Guardian Cryptic / 27 Oct 2009 |
6 | He might give you a bum steer
New York Times -
21 May 1983 | New York Times / 21 May 1983 |
7 | Steer clear of steer here
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14 May 2024 | Telegraph Cross Atlantic / 14 May 2024 |
