Brittle (5)

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crisp

'brittle' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

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(Other definitions for crisp that I've seen before include "brief" , "Snappy" , "Fresh and bracing" , "food in packet" , "Firm and fresh or easily crumbled" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday, the Evening Standard, the Penny Press, The Sun, the LA Times and the Sydney Morning Herald.

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