Answer: SHORTER

AnswerCrossword Clue
SHORTERBriefer
shorterSHORT, having little length
shortershort circuit
shorternot long or tall
shortershort trousers
shorterabruptly
shorterrudely brief
shorteranything short
shorternot sufficient
shorterto form a short circuit (on)
shorternot reaching a target or standard
shorter(of pastry) crisp and flaky
SHORTERSax great Wayne
SHORTERMore irascible
SHORTERComparatively low on cash
SHORTERLess extensive
SHORTERBloc Party "Your Visits Are Getting ..."
SHORTERMore succinct
SHORTERMarathon winner: 1972 Olympics
SHORTERMarathon gold medalist: 1972
SHORTERU.S. marathon runner
SHORTERMore pithy
SHORTERLess verbose.
SHORTERNot as tall as Long John Silver.
SHORTERFounder of The London Sketch, 1893.
SHORTERBriefer.
SHORTERNot as protracted
SHORTERMore concise