Short and sharp (4)

I believe the answer is:

curt

(Other definitions for curt that I've seen before include "Dismissively short" , "Brusquely succinct" , "Shrub with bright autumn colours" , "Concise" , "Rude" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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