| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| TERSE | Short and probably not sweet |
| CURT | Short and not sweet |
| TERSE | Short and maybe not sweet |
| CURT | Short and not so sweet |
| TERSE | Short and often not sweet |
| BRUSQUE | Short but not sweet |
| CURT | Short but not sweet |
| CURT | Short but not necessarily sweet |
| ABRUPT | Short, but not necessarily sweet |
