Straight to the point (5)

I believe the answer is:

terse

(Other definitions for terse that I've seen before include "Briefly expressed" , "Concise about trees" , "Short, abrupt" , "Brusque and curt" , "Short and succinct" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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