A short jacket is a type of clothing that covers the upper body and arms. The crossword solutions for this term include SHRUG (5 letters), BOLERO (6 letters), ETON (4 letters), SPENCER (7 letters), REEFER (6 letters), JERKIN (6 letters), CARACO (6 letters), and BLOUSON (7 letters). A SHRUG is a type of garment that has no sleeves and is usually worn over other clothing. A BOLERO is a short, cropped jacket with long sleeves. An Eton is a type of short jacket with a high collar and lapels. A spencer is a type of short jacket that is fitted at the waist and has long sleeves. A REEFER is a type of short jacket with a double-breasted front and a belt. A JERKIN is a type of short jacket that is usually sleeveless and has a V-shaped neckline. A caraco is a type of short jacket with a fitted bodice and a skirt. Finally, a blouson is a type of short jacket that is usually waist-length and has an elastic or drawstring waist.