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“Brief in speech”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Brief in speech”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, March 4, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter T
Last letter E
T ? ? ? E

A 5-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

T E R S E

The answer to “Brief in speech” is TERSE

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Mar 4, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 4 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter T starts with

The clue “Brief in speech” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is TERSE — a 5-letter word that begins with T and ends with E.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

Other clues with the answer TERSE

TERSE has been used as the answer for these Newsday Crossword clues
“Of few words” May 31, 2026 “To the point” May 24, 2026 “Concisely worded” Mar 31, 2026 “Briefly worded” Jul 21, 2025 “Not saying much” Apr 16, 2025

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Frequently asked questions about “Brief in speech”

What is the answer to “Brief in speech” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is TERSE — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Brief in speech”?

The answer TERSE contains 5 letters.

Was “Brief in speech” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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