Brittle (5)

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crisp

'brittle' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(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 LA Times, the Penny Press, The Sun, the Sydney Morning Herald and the Evening Standard.

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