The term 'short' can be used to describe a variety of things. In this crossword, it is represented by words such as RUDE (4 letters), WEE (3 letters), INCOMPLETE (10 letters), SHY (3 letters), TON (3 letters), SELL (4 letters), CURT (4 letters), sells (5 letters), BRIEF (5 letters), OWING (5 letters), STORY (5 letters), TERSE (5 letters), ABRUPT (6 letters), SHRIFT (6 letters), SNAPPY (6 letters), BRUSQUE (7 letters), sheeted (7 letters), circuitproblem (14 letters), likesomevowels (14 letters), abbreviatedfilm (15 letters), and strappedforcash (15 letters). These words all have something in common: they are all related to the concept of being short in some way. For example, RUDE and CURT are both words that describe someone who is not very polite or friendly, while WEE and TON are words that describe something that is small in size. INCOMPLETE and BRIEF are words that describe something that is not finished or is lacking in detail, while OWING and strappedforcash are words that describe someone who is financially short. STORY, TERSE, and SNAPPY are words that describe something that is concise and to the point, while circuitproblem and likesomevowels are words that describe something that is difficult to solve or complete. Finally, abbreviatedfilm and SHRIFT are words that describe something that has been shortened or cut down.