| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SHRIFT | With "short," a curt rejection |
| SHRIFT | With "short," an unsympathetic rejection |
| curtly | CURT, abrupt (short and rude in manner) |
| curtest | CURT, abrupt (short and rude in manner) |
| curter | CURT, abrupt (short and rude in manner) |
| SHRIFT | Short ... (unsympathetic rejection) |
