This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 (25 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Wednesday sits mid-week in difficulty, with more wordplay than Monday or Tuesday.
Answer length: 4 squares
First letter
C _ _ _
First and last letters
C _ _ T
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CURT as a word: Brief or terse, especially to the point of being rude; Short or concise.
CURT has been an answer 2 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 17, 2025.
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