| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| CURT | Terse or brusque |
| gruffer | brusque or surly |
| gruff | brusque or surly |
| aphoristic | terse formulation of a truth or sentiment adage |
| apothegm | short, pithy, instructive saying; terse remark or aphorism |
| aphorism | a terse saying embodying a general truth, or astute observation. |
