| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| SHORT | Brief | |
| TERSE | Brief | |
| CONCISE | Brief | |
| DIPS | Brief swims | |
| BREATHER | Brief respite | |
| BREAK | Brief respite | |
| REPRIEVE | Brief respite | |
| HICCUP | Brief hitch | |
| SHORTEST | Most brief | |
| GLIMPSE | Brief look | |
| SPOTCHECK | Brief inspection | |
| SOJOURNS | Brief visits | |
| NAP | Brief lie-down | |
| HICCUPS | Brief hitches | |
| LOOKSEE | Brief inspection | |
| SETTO | Brief disagreement | |
| SYNOPSIS | Brief summary | |
| FLING | Brief romance | |
| SUSPENSION | Brief deferment | |
| BIKINI | Brief swimsuit | |
| NOTE | Brief letter | |
| CURT | Rudely brief | |
| TWINGE | Brief pang | |
| MESSAGE | Brief communication | |
| PARAGRAPHS | Brief articles | |