Answer very shortly and change direction (6)
I believe the answer is:
swerve
'change direction' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'answer very shortly' is the wordplay.
'SWERVE' is hidden within the letters.
But, I am not sure how this is indicated.
'and' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for swerve that I've seen before include "Suddenly deviate from straight course" , "Divergence from course" , "Change direction suddenly as to avoid obstacle" , "Abruptly go off course" , "Abrupt change of course" .)