The term 'clipped' can be defined as having been cut or trimmed. This is reflected in the crossword solutions CURT (4 letters), SHORN (5 letters), TERSE (5 letters), SHEARED (7 letters) and SNIPPED (7 letters). CURT is an adjective meaning brief and abrupt in speech or manner. SHORN is a past participle of the verb 'SHEAR', which means to cut off the hair or wool from. TERSE is an adjective meaning expressed in few words; concise. SHEARED is a past participle of the verb 'SHEAR', which means to cut off the hair or wool from. SNIPPED is a past participle of the verb 'SNIP', which means to cut off with scissors or shears.