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The Clue
In a brusque manner (6 letter answer)
The Answer
CURTLY
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Notes
The answer CURTLY is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
CURTLY as an adverb:
1. (curtly, short, shortly) = in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner; "he told me curtly to get on with it"; "he talked short with everyone"; "he said shortly that he didn't like it"