Straight, for short Crossword Clue

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Straight, for short Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

STRAIGHT (adjective)
1. characterized by honesty and fairness
2. rigidly conventional or old-fashioned
STRAIGHT (adverb)
1. in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly
2. without deviation
STRAIGHT (noun)
1. a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
2. a person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex
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

Hint 2: Anagram

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HERETO

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