Shortly, for short Crossword Clue

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Shortly, for short Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

SHORTLY (adverb)
1. in the near future
2. in a concise manner; in a few words
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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38. High-level government post

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42. Astronaut Jemison

43. Encrypted

44. Was in charge of

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52. Pre-swing form

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Down

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3. 'You said it!'

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21. Parts of some tentative plans

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29. Gradually narrow

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33. Like washboard abs or buns of steel

35. Drink slowly

37. And so on

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59. 'Oh, also . . .' in a text

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