Answer: shorting

AnswerCrossword Clue
shortingshort circuit
shorting(of pastry) crisp and flaky
shortingnot long or tall
shortingshort trousers
shortingto form a short circuit (on)
shortingrudely brief
shortingnot reaching a target or standard
shortinganything short
shortingnot sufficient
shortingabruptly
shortingSHORT, to cause an electrical malfunction