Fresh and brittle (5)

I believe the answer is:

crisp

(Other definitions for crisp that I've seen before include "Potato snack" , "Firm ,dry, brittle" , "Crunchy; fresh" , "Strong and wiry" , "No-nonsense" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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