3-Letter Word for Be Short (Crossword Answers)

Looking for a 3-letter word for “be short”? Here are the most likely crossword answers based on real puzzle data, including frequency and recent appearances.

Possible answers

Showing 20 crossword answers for “be short” (3 letters)

  • Seen 6 times
    3 lettersacrossNYT CrosswordLast seen 04 May 2026
    Example clues:
    • When a plane is due, for short
    • Traffic increases it, for short
    • When a flight is due to land, for short
  • Seen 5 times
    3 lettersacrossNYT CrosswordLast seen 03 May 2026
    Example clues:
    • Pressing activity, for short?
    • Lifeguard's skill, for short
    • Skill taught at lifeguard training, for short
  • Seen 4 times
    3 lettersdownNYT MiniLast seen 24 May 2026
    Example clues:
    • Consideration when figuring out how early to arrive at the airport, for short
    • Some scanners, for short
    • They might ask you to remove your shoes, for short
  • Seen 4 times
    3 lettersdownNYT CrosswordLast seen 07 Apr 2026
    Example clues:
    • Supernatural ability, for short
    • Parapsychologist's study, for short
    • Psychic's alleged ability, for short
  • Seen 4 times
    3 lettersacrossNYT MiniLast seen 07 Apr 2026
    Example clues:
    • Informative commercial, for short
    • "This Is your brain on drugs," e.g., for short
    • Smokey Bear spot, e.g., for short
  • Seen 4 times
    3 lettersdownNYT CrosswordLast seen 27 Dec 2025
    Example clues:
    • First responder, for short
    • Certain care provider, for short
    • One wearing the Star of Life emblem, for short
  • Seen 3 times
    3 lettersacrossNYT CrosswordLast seen 08 May 2026
    Example clues:
    • Coolers, for short
    • Hotel room coolers, for short
    • Summer coolers, for short … or a hint to the answers to the starred clues
  • Seen 3 times
    3 lettersdownLA TimesLast seen 29 Apr 2026
    Example clues:
    • Hoppy brew, for short
    • Many a craft beer, for short
    • Hoppy beer, for short
  • Seen 3 times
    3 lettersacrossNYT CrosswordLast seen 27 Apr 2026
    Example clues:
    • Tie-breaking periods, for short
    • Nail-biting sports periods, for short
    • Extra periods, for short
  • Seen 3 times
    3 lettersacrossNYT CrosswordLast seen 20 Apr 2026
    Example clues:
    • Triage sites, for short
    • Some ambulance destinations, for short
  • Seen 3 times
    3 lettersdownNYT MiniLast seen 18 Apr 2026
    Example clues:
    • Dubai's country, for short
    • Abu Dhabi's country, for short
  • Seen 3 times
    3 lettersacrossNYT CrosswordLast seen 16 Apr 2026
    Example clues:
    • Booking, for short
    • Restaurant booking, for short
  • Seen 3 times
    3 lettersacrossNYT CrosswordLast seen 11 Jan 2026
    Example clues:
    • Rug cleaner, for short
    • Appliance that may have different floor settings, for short
    • Sucker, for short
  • Seen 3 times
    3 lettersacrossNYT CrosswordLast seen 08 Jan 2026
    Example clues:
    • Many Ph.D.s-to-be, for short
    • Professor's helpers, for short
    • #2s in classrooms, for short
  • Seen 2 times
    3 lettersdownNYT CrosswordLast seen 18 May 2026
    Example clues:
    • Down Under bounder, for short
    • Aussie marsupial, for short
  • Seen 2 times
    3 lettersdownNYT CrosswordLast seen 07 May 2026
    Example clues:
    • Driver's guide, for short
    • It'll find a way, for short
  • Seen 2 times
    3 lettersacrossNYT CrosswordLast seen 03 May 2026
    Example clues:
    • Newsroom staffers, for short
    • Ones making margin calls, for short?
  • Seen 2 times
    3 lettersacrossNYT CrosswordLast seen 01 May 2026
    Example clues:
    • Combat sport, for short
    • Sport with striking and grappling, for short
  • Seen 2 times
    3 lettersdownNYT CrosswordLast seen 29 Apr 2026
    Example clues:
    • Life story, for short
    • Science class, for short
  • Seen 2 times
    3 lettersacrossNYT MiniLast seen 21 Apr 2026
    Example clues:
    • Teslas and Rivians, for short
    • Teslas, e.g., for short

Explore more crossword answers