Filed from 4 published puzzles

BRUSQUE

Set to 2 different clues across 4 published puzzles, most often “Short” — The New York Times, Tuesday, 3 May 2011.

7 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Short2 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 3 May 2011

  • Curt2 times

    The New York Times — Tuesday, 26 December 1995