Servants, it seems, are very short! (7)
I believe the answer is:
footmen
'servants' is the definition.
(footman is a kind of servant)
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for footmen that I've seen before include "Male servants" , "Liveried servants" .)
I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution?
Install my app