Rules, for short Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

SHORT (adjective)
1. of insufficient quantity to meet a need
2. marked by rude or peremptory shortness
SHORT (verb)
1. cheat someone by not returning him enough money
2. create a short circuit in
SHORT (adverb)
1. at a disadvantage
2. quickly and without warning
SHORT (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

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More USA Today Crossword (4/2/2026) Answers

Across

1. Huey's hairstyle on "The Boondocks"

5. Those in opposition

10. Cries loudly

14. Big hunk of butter

15. Get on, like a horse

16. Storytelling dance

17. Put on the wall

18. "Twisters" actress Daisy ___-Jones

19. People for whom a western U.S. state is named

20. Japanese money

22. Pumpkin seeds

24. Not drawing more cards, in poker

29. Had some overnight oats

30. Help out

31. Walk of Fame symbol

32. Made fun of

34. Absolute beginner

36. Cast-___ skillet

38. The Simpsons neighbor

39. Blend of spices applied to meat

43. Many April babies, astrologically

44. Moving like a show horse

49. Contacts on Insta

50. Pumpernickel grain

51. Question to someone who's been a bit under the weather

56. Serving of whiskey

59. Where many connections are made

60. Zero in soccer

61. Spigot

62. Engagement ring unit

64. Understood but not said

68. "You ___ the worst!"

69. Enterprise competitor

70. Slowly undermine

71. Classic Pearl Jam album

72. Got started

73. Opposite of sparse

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Down

1. __ blonde

2. Reason for an annual jab

3. Vied for office

4. IUD prescriber

5. Fitness centers, Wi-Fi, pools, etc., for hotels

6. Nonverbal "yes"

7. ___ of war

8. Like some video game purchases

9. Use Hulu, say

10. Feng __

11. Scene in a blooper reel

12. Sounded sheepish

13. Delivered the attitude

21. Magazine VIPs

23. Salaried worker's perk, for short

24. ___ Francisco Bay Area

25. Clip for neckwear

26. Source of many pop-ups

27. Be a snitch

28. Makeup of some therapy sessions

33. "Closing Bell" network

35. Like neon colors

37. Charmingly geeky

40. “Kiss,” in Spanish

41. Name that's an anagram of "Norma"

42. Not appropriate

45. Fury

46. Bill ___ the Science Guy

47. Hair goop

52. Animal seen on some boat tours

53. Accessory that protects waves

54. Becoming author Michelle

55. A-line skirt feature

56. 'Now!'

57. Jackrabbit e.g.

58. Holding nothing back

62. Zin alternative

63. Heavy weight

65. Reason not to do something

66. Cards flashed at bars

67. Golf ball support

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