| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| MINUTE | Short time | |
| SPLITSECOND | Very short time | |
| MOMENTS | A short time | |
| SPLIT SECOND | Very short time (5,6) | |
| BYANDBY | In a short time | |
| NONCE | A very short time | |
| BRIEFLY | For a short time | |
| RECENTLY | A short time ago | |
| YESTERDAY | A short time ago | |
| NANOSECOND | Short amount of time | |
| AWHILE | For a short time | |
| ANON | In a short time | |
| SOON | In a short time | |
| STAVEOFF | Delay for a short time | |
| EPHEMERAL | Lasting a very short time | |
| INSTANT | Very short space of time | |
| SPACE | A short time; a while. | |
| SEC | In intersection for a short time | |
| IMPRESSED | I’m short on time and overwhelmed | |
| TRANSIENT | Lasting for a very short time | |
| SUSPENDS | Hangs from bars for a short time | |
| QUICK | Painfully sensitive flesh lasting a short time | |
| COMMORANCY | Residence temporarily, or for a short time. | |
| EPHEMERA | Things that exist for only a short time | |
| SLOW | Not happening in a short time; gradual; late. | |