Concise Crossword Clue

• (adjective)
  1. of insufficient quantity to meet a need
  2. marked by rude or peremptory shortness
• (verb)
  1. cheat someone by not returning him enough money
  2. create a short circuit in
• (adverb)
  1. at a disadvantage
  2. quickly and without warning
• (noun)
  1. the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between second and third base
  2. accidental contact between two points in an electric circuit that have a potential difference

• CONCISE (adjective)
  1. expressing much in few words

• TERSE
  (5 letters)
• PITHY
  (5 letters)
• SUCCINCT
  (8 letters)
• CURT
  (4 letters)
• SHORTANDSWEET
  (13 letters)
• BRIEF
  (5 letters)

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
HORST