A short summary is a concise overview of a topic, often used to provide a quick understanding of the main points. The term 'short summary' can be broken down into four crossword solutions: RECAP (5 letters), APERCU (6 letters), PRECIS (6 letters), and EPITOME (7 letters). RECAP is a verb meaning to summarize or review, while APERCU is a French word meaning a brief overview. PRECIS is a noun meaning a concise summary, and EPITOME is a noun meaning a perfect example or embodiment of a concept.