The crossword solutions for the term 'EVEN IF, IN BRIEF' are ALTHO and THO. ALTHO is an abbreviation of the phrase 'ALTHOUGH, ' which is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with what has already been said. THO is an abbreviation of the phrase 'THOUGH, ' which is used to introduce a statement that is in contrast to what has already been said. Both ALTHO and THO are used to express the idea of 'even if, ' which is a way of saying that something will still happen despite any obstacles or difficulties.