Ones providing brief assistance? Crossword Clue

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ASSISTANCE (noun)
1. a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
2. the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
BRIEF (noun)
1. a document stating the facts and points of law of a client’s case
2. a condensed written summary or abstract
BRIEF (adjective)
1. (of clothing) very short
2. concise and succinct
BRIEF (verb)
1. give essential information to someone

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38. Pen that isn't used for writing, in brief

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1. Give credit to, in a way

2. Analogous

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4. How __!

5. Certain loopholes

6. Spoon, e.g.

7. Second Freudian stage

8. Gives one's approval, in a way

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10. Sources of some rock

11. Some experts of interest?

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15. Focus for the foul-mouthed?

21. Skosh

22. "Hang on a sec"

24. Says "please," say

25. Look stunned

26. "___ plaisir" ("You're welcome," in French)

27. Breathtaking activity?

28. Take without paying ... or a motion made while paying

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33. Slip into

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55. Transcript fig.

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