Be short Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Be short crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on August 22 2025 Newsday Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Be short has a total of 3 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | OWE | Be short | Newsday |
| 20% | SNAPAT | Be short with | Wall Street Journal |
| 20% | ARTURO | What Art might be short for | USA Today |
| 20% | STENO | One who may be shorthanded at work? | LA Times |
| 20% | TON | Measurement that can be short or long | New York Times |
Definition
| • | To possess; to have, as the rightful owner; to own. |
| • | To have or possess, as something derived or bestowed; to be obliged to ascribe (something to some source); to be indebted or obliged for; as, he owed his wealth to his father; he owed his victory to his lieutenants. |
| • | Hence: To have or be under an obigation to restore, pay, or render (something) in return or compensation for something received; to be indebted in the sum of; as, the subject owes allegiance; the fortunate owe assistance to the unfortunate. |
| • | To have an obligation to (some one) on account of something done or received; to be indebted to; as, to iwe the grocer for supplies, or a laborer for services. |
Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:
- Newsday: Aug 22, 2025
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