Brief tussle Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

TUSSLE (noun)
1. disorderly fighting
TUSSLE (verb)
1. fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
2. make messy or untidy
BRIEF (noun)
1. a document stating the facts and points of law of a client’s case
2. a condensed written summary or abstract
BRIEF (adjective)
1. (of clothing) very short
2. concise and succinct
BRIEF (verb)
1. give essential information to someone

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