The term CLOSET ITEM, IN BRIEF can be broken down into four crossword solutions: VAC (3 letters), HANGER (6 letters), OBIT (4 letters), and SHOETREE (8 letters). A vacuum cleaner is a common item found in closets, and is often referred to as a 'vac'. A HANGER is a device used to hang clothes, and is also commonly found in closets. An OBIT is an abbreviation for obituary, which is a brief announcement of a person's death. Finally, a shoetree is a device used to maintain the shape of shoes when they are not being worn, and is also commonly found in closets.