The crossword solutions for the term 'MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT' are EDIT (4 letters), RECAP (5 letters), and PERU (4 letters). EDIT is a verb meaning to prepare something for publication by correcting, revising, or adapting it. RECAP is a verb meaning to summarize or give a brief account of something. PERU is a country in South America that is home to the Inca civilization. Therefore, the phrase 'MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT' can be interpreted as a request to summarize or give a brief account of something by editing or revising it.